Why is snow white while water transparent?

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Snow appears white due to its crystalline structure, which scatters light in multiple directions. In contrast, water is transparent because it does not have a crystalline structure to reflect light. The unique arrangement of ice molecules in snowflakes contributes to their white appearance, while liquid water allows light to pass through without significant scattering.

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can anyone tell that why is snow white while water transparent?
 
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The obvious difference is the crystalline structure of snow flakes.
 

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