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Ice molecules, in their conventional form, crystallize in a hexagonal crystalline system. Each water molecule is bonded to four other molecules through hydrogen bonds. These bonds are formed between the electronegative oxygen atom of one molecule and the electropositive hydrogen atom of another. The structure of ice contains empty cavities, which results in a lower density than liquid water and allows ice to float on the surface.
