Why Does Ice Float in Liquid Water

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why does ice float in liquid water?

• A) The high surface tension of liquid water keeps the ice on top.
• B) The ionic bonds between the molecules in ice prevent the ice from sinking.
• C) Stable hydrogen bonds keep water molecules of ice farther apart than water molecules of liquid water.
• D) The crystalline lattice of ice causes it to be denser than liquid water.

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