The growing process of snowflakes

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When water freezes, this bonding occurs on repeat,ultimately forming a hexagonal structure due to the angle between hydrogens and oxygen within each molecule.This is the seed of a snowflake,and it retains a hexagonal shape as it grows.As the snowflake moves through the air,water vapor molecules stick to the six sharp edges and expand the snowflake outwards,
bit by bit.A snowflake's developing shape depends on atmospheric conditions,like humidity and temperature.

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