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The fact that ice is less dense than water is related to the fact that?
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∙ 11y ago
Water forms hydrogen bonds, which lock the water molecules into crystals that have less density than the distances between water molecules in a liquid state. Without these hydrogen bonds, such a difference in density would not be present.
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∙ 8y agowater expands when it freezes
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Is ice more or less dense than than liquid water?
Ice is less dense than water at the same pressure. That is why ice cubes and icebergs float on the water.
Is chalk less dense than salty water?
No, it is more dense. If it were less dense it would float.
Is chlorine less dense or more dense than water?
more dense
Is a ice cube more or less dense than liquid water?
Ice cubes are less dense than liquid water, which is why they float.
Is ice as dense as water?
Ice is less dense than water, that's why it floats.
Is ice the most dense form of water?
No. In fact, ice is usually less dense than liquid water.
How is density related to floating or sinkingin water?
water's density is defined as 1g/mL. if something is more dense then it will sink due to the fact that it weighs more per volume. if something is less dense then it will float because it weighs less per volume than water. Speaking in terms of atoms, if it is more dense than the molecules are closer together and can push the water molecules out of the way (so it goes to the bottom), but less dense the water molecules push against the less dense molecules causing them to rise.
Is ice more or less dense than than liquid water?
Ice is less dense than water at the same pressure. That is why ice cubes and icebergs float on the water.
Is ice less dense or more dense than water?
no
Is water less or more dense than water?
Ice is less dense than water
What is the less dense water form?
Water vapor is the least dense form of water because it is a gas, however, water is unique in the fact that its solid form, ice is less dense than its liquid form. This is because at freezing temperature the molecules of water expand into a crystalline lattice with a higher volume and equal mass.
What object is less dense than water?
A wooden block can be less dense than water.
How can you determine whether solid object is more dense or less dense than water?
If more dense, it will sink when put into water; if less dense it floats.
Can you make oil less dense than water?
Oil IS already less dense than water.
Why does ice has a lower density than water?
Yes, ice is less dense than water. Ice will float on water because it is less dense than that water. Two related questions are linked below, and you can learn why ice is less dense than water by following those links.
Is liquid water less dense then Ice?
No. Ice is less dense than water. Because ice is less dense it displaces less water and floats. Water is most dense at 4o C. any change in temperature, either up or down, lowers the density.
What fruit is less dense than water?
Easy, put a fruit in water and if it floats it is less dense than water.
