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If you put some ice cubes in a glass of water you will notice that they float. They float because the ice is less dense than the water. The reason that ice is less dense is that water molecules are polar - they have can electrical chare at each end, so they line up when the water has less energy.
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∙ 6y agoThe particles in the solid are held relatively still and cannot move around each other. They are packed fairly bad, and so there are many places where they could be packed closer together, but can't do so since they are in a solid. The particles in the liquid form are free to move about and can fill the gaps in. This means more of the particles fit together and it is denser.
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∙ 11y agoUsually liquids on cooling become more dense.However in case of water at 4 degree centigrade its density is maximum.Below that due to hydrogen bonding between the water molecules and the crystalline structure ,it occupies more space with spaces in between.This structure makes it less dense and as a result it floats in water.This is the same reason that when water is completely filled in bottles , the bottle breaks as water expands below 4 degrees.
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Can a solid be more dense than a liquid?
Certainly. Think about something solid such as a stone, will that sink or float in a liquid like water it will sink so it is more dense
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.
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.
Ice floats in water does frozen HNO3 float in liquid HNO3?
Besides water, a substance in solid form is more dense. At the least dense substance floats, HN03 will not float in liquid HN03. ;)
Which has higher density carbon dioxide or water?
According to Wikipedia:In the liquid phase:The density of liquid water is 1,000 kg/m3 at 1 atm and 4 °C.The density of liquid CO2 is 770 kg/m3 at 56 atm and 20 °C.In the solid phaseThe density of solid water is 917 kg/m3 at 1 atm and −10 °C.The density of solid CO2 is 1,562 kg/m3 at 1 atm and −78.5 °C.So, liquid water is more dense than liquid CO2; solid CO2 is more dense than solid water; and solid CO2 is more dense than liquid water - which is why dry ice chunks sink to the bottom of a bowl of water.
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.
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 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.
Can a solid be more dense than a liquid?
Certainly. Think about something solid such as a stone, will that sink or float in a liquid like water it will sink so it is more dense
Is water more dense as a solid then a liquid?
No, less dense. That's why ice cubes and bergs float.
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.
How do water relative's densities as a solid liquid differ from that of most other substances?
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.
How do water's relative densities as a solid and 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.
How do a water 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.
How do water and relative densities as a solid and a liquid differ from that of most other substances?
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.
How do water relative's densities as a solid and a liquid differ from that of most other substances?
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.
