Chemistry, asked by pradeepv3804, 11 months ago

Liquids generally have lower density as compared to solids.But ice floats on water.Why?

Answers

Answered by HarshitaSuri001
2

Ice is an exceptional case. Water shows a property according to which it shows its maximum density at 4 degree Celsius. Ice is the solid form of ice whose temperature is definitely less than 0 degree.

therefore, density (ice) is less than density (water)

therefore, ice floats on water

Similar questions