If the solid form of most molecules is heavier than the liquid form, why does ice float?

A) A water molecule becomes smaller when frozen.

B) The arrangement of frozen water molecules prevents them from interacting with water molecules in liquid form.

C) Water molecules are arranged closer together when frozen than in liquid form.

D) Water molecules are arranged farther apart when frozen than in liquid form.

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Chemistry

Krueger

21 July, 16:25

If the solid form of most molecules is heavier than the liquid form, why does ice float?

A) A water molecule becomes smaller when frozen.

B) The arrangement of frozen water molecules prevents them from interacting with water molecules in liquid form.

C) Water molecules are arranged closer together when frozen than in liquid form.

D) Water molecules are arranged farther apart when frozen than in liquid form.

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Avah Reynolds · Answer 1

C) Water molecules are arranged closer together when frozen than in a liquid form.

Explanation:

Ice is less dense than water. More molecules are brought closer together and need to be accommodated in a smaller area