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why does ice float on water ?​

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Answered by paperAsh
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the water molecules are loosely packed while liquid.But when frozen they arrange in hexagonal shapes trapping air in between.this air decreases the density of ice.

Hence,ice floats on water

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Answered by androgamer600
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Answer is simple

THE hydrogen bonds formed with oxygen loosen up as temperature cools down causing the volume of ice to be less then volume of water

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