in case of water every oxygen atom is bonded with 4 hydrogens, where as ice forms a cage like structure, in which oxygen atom is linked to 3 hydrogens.
This difference in structure makes ice less denser than water,
hence icebergs floats on sea water.
Ice floats -its less dense than water by about 10%.
It tells you that the ice is less dense than the water.
Ice. It has a density of 0.9167g/cm3 compared to water at 1g/cm3.
Ice is less dense than water because the molecules in ice are spaced out more, causing it to be less compact. This lower density allows ice to float on top of water, where it displaces an equivalent volume of water.
Compared to water, ice has a lower density, which allows it to float. This is because the molecules in ice are arranged in a way that creates open spaces, making it less dense than liquid water.
No, ice is less dense compared to water. Particularly at 4 degree Celcius the water would have its maximum density. As temperature falls below 4 degree then the density starts decreasing.
Ice is less dense than liquid water, which allows it to float on top of the water. This is due to the way water molecules are structured when they freeze and form a crystalline lattice, resulting in increased volume and decreased density compared to liquid water.
Water is a substance that is less dense as a solid (ice) compared to its liquid form. This is due to the unique structure of water molecules in ice, which causes them to form a lattice structure that takes up more space and results in a lower density compared to liquid water.
Ice is less dense than liquid water.
Ice is less dense than liquid water.
no. Density of ice is more than of water...we can understand from ice sinking in water drinks... Edited by Dr.J. : How is it possible for the density of ice to be more (greater) than that of liquid water if ice FLOATS on lakes and rivers? Clearly, the density of ice is LESS than that of liquid water.
Water has an unusual property that it expands as it freezes. This is due to the crystalline formation in conjunction with its hydrogen bonding. Since it expands, volume is larger. Density = mass / volume. Dividing by a larger number gives a smaller answer for the density. Water is most dense at 4 degrees Celsius.