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why does ice float?
ice is more dense than liquid water
ice is less dense than liquid water
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An object floats in a fluid if its density is lower than the fluid's density. When water freezes into ice, its molecular structure forms a hexagonal lattice that creates more empty space, making ice less dense than liquid water.
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