* Decreased Energy: The liquid molecules lose energy, typically through a decrease in temperature.
* Reduced Motion: As the molecules lose energy, they move slower and have less vibrational energy.
* Increased Attraction: With less energy, the intermolecular forces of attraction between the molecules become stronger.
* Fixed Positions: The molecules become locked into a rigid, ordered arrangement, forming a solid structure.
Example: When you put water in the freezer, it cools down and the liquid water molecules lose energy. They slow down, become more attracted to each other, and eventually lock into a rigid, crystalline structure, forming ice (solid water).
