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tensa zangetsu [6.8K]
3 years ago
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Why does ice float on water

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marishachu [46]3 years ago
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As water<span> cools below 4°C, the hydrogen bonds adjust to hold the negatively charged oxygen atoms apart. This produces a crystal lattice, which is commonly known as '</span>ice<span>'. </span>Ice floats<span> because it is about 9% less dense than liquid </span>water<span>.</span>
TiliK225 [7]3 years ago
4 0
Because As water cools below 4°C, the hydrogen bonds adjust to hold the negatively charged oxygen atoms apart. This produces a crystal lattice, which is commonly known as 'ice'. Ice floats because it is about 9% less dense than liquid water.
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