Question

Why does ice float on water ?

Answer 1

Ice floats on water because it is less dense than water. When an object is less dense then a liquid it will float. If it is more dense it will sink.

Answer 2

Ice floats because it is less dense than water. When water freezes, it creates a crystal lattice that occupies more volume than the water did. Because it is less dense, ice is displaced by water (and floats on top).

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