Vijay posted
5 month ago

Why Does Ice Float on Water and Why Is It Important?

Water is one of the rare substances that expands when it freezes and becomes less dense in its solid state compared to its liquid state. This is why ice floats on water. Water expands by about 9% during freezing, which can cause water pipes to burst. This expansion results in ice being less dense, allowing it to float on water. This phenomenon also causes lakes and rivers to freeze from the surface, leaving the lower parts warmer. This is crucial for the survival of aquatic life.

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