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How does a snowflake get its shape

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Water molecules in the solid state, form weak bonds (called hydrogen bonds) with one another. These ordered arrangements result in the symmetrical, hexagonal shape of the snowflake.. ChaCha!

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Source: Snowflake Chemistry | chemistry.about.com

Description: form weak bonds (called hydrogen bonds) with one another. These ordered arrangements result in the symmetrical, hexagonal shape of the snowflake.

Nov 13, 12:45am

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