Q46 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2021 · Chemistry

Ice floats on water because:

  • A
    its density is less than that of water
  • B
    crystal structure of ice has empty space
  • Correct answer
    C
    both of the above
  • D
    none of the above

Solution

Ice floats on water because its density is less than that of water which in turn is due to empty space in its crystal structure. Crystal structure of ice is regular hexagon with empty space at the centre.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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