Question

In general, how do the densities of a material in solid and liquid form compare?

Answer 1

Generally, a material in solid form is more dense than in liquid form. However, an exception to this rule is water, where the solid is less dense than the liquid (hence ice floats in water)

Answer 2

The correct answer to the question is : The density of solid is more as compared to liquid.

EXPLANATION:

In case of solids, the molecules are closely aggregated to each other due to the strong inter molecular force of attraction. Hence, more masses are concentrated in a small volume. Hence, the density of solid is more.

In case of liquids, the molecules are not so closely aggregated to each other just like solids. Here, the inter molecular force of attraction is not so strong as compared to solid. Hence, density of liquid is less.

Hence, in general, the density of liquid is less as compared to solid.