Question

‘‘Ice floats on water’’ — Explain the statement with the help of hydrogen bonding concept​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ice floats because it is less dense than the water. Something denser than water, like a rock, will sink to the bottom. ... As water cools and freezes, it becomes less dense due to the unique nature of hydrogen bonds.

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Answer 2

The reason for floating of ice on water with respect to hydrogen bonding is -

• In ice hydrogen bonds provide stability and thus makes them loose their mobility. This further prohibits their interaction with other water molecules.
• Moreover, to accomodate the distance of hydrogen bonds and other bonds, molecules grow apart giving them more space. This causes loss in their density and hence it floats.