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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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RossSolid water (ice) is less dense than liquid water because of the way its molecules are arranged. In the solid state, water molecules form a crystal lattice structure with more space between them compared to the more disordered arrangement in liquid water. This creates a lower density in solid water.
solids 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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Is ice cube a solid gas or liquid?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
Is this true or false water is more dense in its solid form than it is in its liquid phase?
Technically it's neither true nor false without additional information (we would need to know the temperature and pressure). However, for "ordinary" conditions that you might find on or near the surface of the Earth, ice (solid water) is less dense than water (liquid water).
What is one substance that is less dense as a solid compared to a liquid?
Water is a substance that is less dense as a solid (ice) compared to its liquid form. This is due to the unique structure of water molecules in ice, which causes them to form a lattice structure that takes up more space and results in a lower density compared to liquid water.
What causes solid water to be less dense than liquid water?
This phenomenon is due to the unique structure of water molecules. When water freezes, the molecules arrange into a more open framework, with each molecule forming a rigid hexagonal lattice that traps more empty space compared to liquid water. This results in solid ice being less dense than liquid water.
Is an ice cube more dense than liquid water?
Yes, an ice cube is less dense than liquid water. This is because water molecules in the solid state are arranged in a more spread-out structure compared to liquid water, making ice less dense.
