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Why is ice less dense than a solid?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Regarding you question - ice IS as solid.

Solids are usually more dense than their liquid counterparts (because the atoms/molecules are more tightly packed in a solid).

Ice is special because as it freezes the bonds hold the molecules further apart than they are in the liquid state - ice therefore floats.

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