Question

Liquid generally have lower density than solids but ice floats on water,why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

B'coz ice is solid carbon dioxide.

Answer 2

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Liquid generally have lower density as compared to solids. But 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.