Liquid to Solid Transition

The liquid to solid transition, commonly called freezing or solidification, occurs when a substance's particles slow down and arrange into a fixed, organized pattern as temperature drops. In a liquid, particles move freely, but as it cools, their movement decreases, and they form a rigid structure characteristic of a solid. This phase change involves releasing energy in the form of heat, and it results in a transition from a flowing, adaptable state to a stable, fixed one, like water turning into ice. The process is influenced by temperature, pressure, and the material's properties.