SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why does ice float?
A
The density gets larger due to the formation of a crystalline structure
B
The density get smaller due to the formation of a crystalline structure
C
The liquid water’s force pushes the ice to the top
D
The covalents bonds are in random order causing the density to lower
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ice always floats because it is less dense than regular water. Because frozen water molecules form a crystal, they take up more space and have a lower density than regular liquid water.

Detailed explanation-2: -What’s so special about ice that causes it to float? Believe it or not, ice is actually about 9% less dense than water. Since the water is heavier, it displaces the lighter ice, causing the ice to float to the top.

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