Question

Liquids generally have a lower density than solids. But you must have observed that ice floats on water. Find out why.​

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Answer:

The density of ice is less than water. Liquids generally have lower density as compared to solids but ice floats on water. ... As a result, volume increases for the same mass of water.