Question

select the correct answer. why does ice float on water? a. the temperature of ice is lower than the temperature of water. b. the temperature of water and ice are the same. c. the density of ice is less than the density of water. d. the density of ice is greater than the density of water.

Explanation:

Objects float when their density is less than the density of the fluid they are in. Ice has a lower density than liquid water due to its open - lattice structure formed by hydrogen bonds. Temperature is not the determining factor for floating.

Answer:

C. The density of ice is less than the density of water.