Ice Floats on Water Because

question 7

Multiple Choice

Ice floats on water because

• 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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Definitions:

Discount on Note Payable

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Interest Expense

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Liquidity

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