Question

why solid ice floats on water ?

Answer 1

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As it cools further and freezes into ice, it actually becomes less dense. ... 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 iceweighs less than a liter water. The heavier water displaces the lighter ice, so ice floats to the top.... .... ..

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Answer 2

Ice floats because it is less dense than the water. Something denser than water, like a rock, will sink to the bottom. ... As water cools and freezes, it becomes less dense due to the unique nature of hydrogen bonds

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