Ice floats on liquid water because
- A
Ice contains dissolved gases that lower its mass per volume
- B
Ionic bonds in ice form a denser crystalline lattice
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Hydrogen bonds in ice form a less dense crystalline lattice
- D
Air pockets trapped in ice reduce its overall density
Explanation
Each water molecule in ice is held at fixed angles by H-bonds, creating a more open lattice with more empty space than liquid water.