Question

Why ice floats on water, although liquid generally have lower density than soilds ?

Answer 1

When water freezes, water molecules form a crystalline structure maintained by hydrogen bonding. Solid water, or ice, is less dense than liquid water. Ice is less dense than water because the orientation of hydrogen bonds causes molecules to push farther apart, which lowers the density

Answer 2

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Why ice floats on water, although liquid generally have lower density as compared to solids ?

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Density of ice is less than the density of water.The low density of ice can be attributed to the small pores it was which allows it to trap air.Hence ice floats on water.