Question

Liquid generally have lower density as compared to solid.but you must have observed that ice floats on water?

Answer 1

Answer: Ice in fact it is solid but it has cage like structure and hence its molecules have more empty space as compared to water

Explanation:

Answer 2

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Liquid generally have lower density as compared to solids. But you must have observed that ice floats on water. Why?

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Density of ice is less than the density of water.The low density of ice can be attributed to the small pores it was which allows it to trap air.Hence ice floats on water.