The molecular view shown is best described by which state of water? A.(ice)
B.(steam)
C.(liquid water)

This would probably be C.(liquid water), as while it is not as compact as ice, it still has a bit of molecules in one location, as compared to ice, which is very dense or gas which has minimal molecules in a particular area.

we would need to see the picture to answer it

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