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  • Water's Phases: Molecular Motion from Slowest to Fastest
    You're asking about the phases of water in terms of the speed of the molecules, which is directly related to temperature. Here's the breakdown:

    * Solid (Ice): Molecules are tightly packed in a crystalline structure and vibrate slowly in place. This is the slowest molecular motion.

    * Liquid (Water): Molecules have more freedom to move around and are constantly bumping into each other. They move faster than in ice.

    * Gas (Water Vapor): Molecules are widely spaced and move very rapidly, colliding frequently. This is the fastest molecular motion.

    Therefore, the phases of water from slowest to fastest molecular motion are:

    1. Solid (Ice)

    2. Liquid (Water)

    3. Gas (Water Vapor)

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