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liquids generally have a lower density than solids. ice floats on water why​

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Answered by sashinimanikandan
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Answer:

Explanation:

In general, the volume of liquid is more than the volume of solid as the particles of liquids are more free to move thereby more volume. But in case of ice, density of water is maximum at 4∘C. The density of ice is less than that of water. Therefore it floats on water.

Answered by chughsanya7
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Explanation:

in easy language,when water freezes at 0°c and changes into ice there are some empty cages present in ice therefore it's volume icreases and it's density decreases that's why ice floats on water

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