Question

why does ice float on water????????​

Answer 1

Water is different because of hydrogen bonding. ... Ice floats because it is about 9% less dense than liquid water. In other words, ice takes up about 9% more space than water, so a liter of ice weighs less than a liter water. The heavier water displaces the lighter ice, so ice floats to the top.

Answer 2

Explanation:

the density of ice is less than water because the air contain between the particles of ice