How are molecules in a liquid organized (eg h2o in liquid water)? Are they all connected (as in solids like ice) or is there more empty space between them?

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Apologies if this question is confusing.

I get that if you see a block of ice that it’s just all h2o molecules packed/linked right next to each other with miniscule amounts of empty space between them but I’m not sure how the h2o molecules in liquid water are organized. Is it the same where water is 100% h2o molecules all connected to each other with little to no space between each molecule but in a more amorphous shape? Or is there much more space between the molecules/they aren’t directly connected to each other and they’re all just floating around more?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

In ice the h2o molecules are stationary or move very slowly. But its actually space inbetween them. And they are organiced in a set structure aligned the same way. And is less densely packed than water aka why it floats.

In steam these molecules just bounce wildley around with no set structure.

And in water they are packed very compactly with near to none extra space in between them but not in a set structure. But they move around.