Question

Why does liquid have lower density compared to ice?

Answer 1

Ice in fact it is solid but it has cage like structure and hence its molecules havemore empty space ascompared to water so it hassmaller density then water and hence floats on water. Labels: Liquids generallyhave lower density ascompared to solids.
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Answer 2

Liquids generally have lower densityas compared to solids. But you musthave observed that ice floats on water. Find out why. Answer: Ice in fact it issolid but it has cage like structure and hence its molecules have more empty space as compared to water so it hassmaller density then water and hence floats on water.