Question

why solid ice is lighter than water?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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

Answer:

ice density is lesser that water, but water's density is more than ice, thus it floats on water.

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