Why does ice float on water?

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+5, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

A Ice is heavier than water
B Ice is less dense than water
C Water pushes ice down
D Ice attracts air

Show answer and explanation

Answer: B. Ice is less dense than water

When water freezes, its molecules arrange in an open pattern, so ice takes more space and is less dense than water. Anything less dense floats.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.

5 answered 60% got it right

Rules for asking and answering

Why does ice float on water?

More questions like this