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This occurs because of the structure of solid water, which is ice. When water solidifies, the water particles make the shape of a hexagon, and it locks in place. This makes it have more space between particles, and that makes it less dense. Since density is mass divided by volume, the volume of ice is greater than liquid water, but the mass stays the same.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoSolid water, or ice, has less density than liquid water because of water's unique crystalline formation when frozen. Water's greatest density is at the low end of its temperature range as a liquid.
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∙ 12y agosolids can be less dense than liquids depending on its volume and mass .e.g a solid and a liquid have a mass of 20kg.if the volume of the liquid is 5cm cubic and solid is 10cm cubic. liquids (V=20/5which=4kgmcubic)solid(V=20/10=2)this implies that the higher the volume the less dense the substance and vice visa.e.g. ice floating on water
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∙ 12y agoLiquid and solid are states of matter. This is not the same as density. Some solids are less dense than liquids.
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Is ice cube a solid gas or liquid?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
What is one substance that is less dense as a solid compared to a liquid?
Water, as ice.
How do waters relative densities as a solid and a liquid differ from that of most other substance?
The solid state of water is less dense than its liquid state, which is why ice floats on water. The solid state of nearly all other substances is more dense than the liquid state and sinks in the liquid state.
Is a ice cube more or less dense than liquid water?
Ice cubes are less dense than liquid water, which is why they float.
What is the density of water in the solid state compared to that in the liquid state?
Ice has about 91.5% of the density of water. It floats because it is less dense than water.
What is an example of a solid that Is less dense than a liquid?
Solid water, ice, is less dense than its liquid state. This is essential for aquatic life. Since ice is less dense than liquid water, it floats to the top of of the water. This insulates the water beneath the ice, allowing the water beneath the ice to remain liquid. For other substances, the solid state is more dense than the liquid state.
Is an ice cube more dense or less dense than liquid water?
Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.
Which cold solid is less dense than the liquid when it melts?
Ice is a solid less dense than the liquid
Is ice cube a solid gas or liquid?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
How do water's relative densities an a solid a liquid deffer from that most other substances?
Solid water, ice, is less dense than liquid water and floats on top. The solid state of other substances is more dense than the liquid state and will sink in the liquid.
What is one substance that is less dense as a solid compared to a liquid?
Water, as ice.
Is water more dense as a solid then a liquid?
No, less dense. That's why ice cubes and bergs float.
What substances are less dense when in a solid state than they are in a liquid state?
In addition to water, for which the solid form (ice) is less dense than the liquid form, the element Gallium is also less dense in the liquid state. Gallium can be solid at room temperature but will melt in the hand.confirmed as solid less dense than liquid:gallium - 5.91 (solid) vs 6.095 (liquid)bismuth - 9.78 (solid) vs 10.05 (liquid)germanium - 5.323 (solid) vs 5.60 (liquid)silicon - 2.3290 (solid) vs 2.57 (liquid)water - 0.917 (solid) vs 0.998 (liquid)claimed but probably false:acetic acid - 1.266 (solid) vs 1.049 (liquid)antimony - 6.697 (solid) vs 6.53 (liquid) (this "error" is repeated in many places, inc wikipedia)Water is not always less dense in solid form. Depending on how the water crystals are formed, it may actually be more dense. Examples include HDA and VHDA.
Are most materials more or less dense in their solid state than in liquid?
More dense. As a solid is formed the particles vibrate less and group closer together. One of the only exceptions to this is water. When water freezes and becomes a solid it becomes less dense which is why ice will float in your drink.
How do water's densities as a solid and a liquid differ from that of most other substance?
The solid state of water is less dense than its liquid state, which is why ice floats on water. The solid state of nearly all other substances is more dense than the liquid state and sinks in the liquid state.
What solid is an exception to the rule that solids are more dense than liquids?
The best example is ice, which is the solid form of the liquid we call water. Water's solid form (ice) floats on its liquid form, as we know.
What is one practical way to determine that solid water is less dense than liquid water?
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