Which of the Following Explains Why Ice Floats on Water

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why ice floats on water?

• A)The crystal structure of ice is more regular than that seen in liquid water.
• B)The distance between water molecules in ice is greater than in liquid water.
• C)The cool temperature of ice reduces the extent of molecular motion relative to liquid water.
• D)When ice forms,the hydrogen bond in the water molecule becomes nonpolar;ice behaves like oil.

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