Question

Why does ice float in water?

Answer 1

The water, which is less dense than the rocks, will float. As water cools below 4°C, the hydrogen bonds adjust to hold the negatively charged oxygen atoms apart. This produces a crystal lattice, which is commonly known as 'ice'. Ice floats because it is about 9% less dense than liquid water.

Answer 2

the water which is less dense then the rock will float as water cools below 4°c the hydrogen bonds adjust to hold the negatively charged oxygen atoms apart.this produces a crystal lattice which is commonly known as ice float because it is about 9% less dense than liquid water