Why Does Ice Float on Liquid Water

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why does ice float on liquid water?

• A)It is a compound without carbon atoms that exists in the liquid state at room temperature and pressure.
• B)The linear structure of the water molecule allows ice molecules to pack together tightly enough to allow ice to float.
• C)Ice is structurally similar to wood, so ice floats on water in a manner similar to wooden ships where air becomes trapped in cells within the solid structure.
• D)Oxygen's low electronegativity leads to the collapse of the crystal structure, allowing the molecules to become closer together in water.
• E)Water molecules in the solid form are held in a crystal pattern that has voids between the molecules.

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