2007-02-28 09:58:29 · 6 answers · asked by amy c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
less dense than water
2007-02-28 10:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by jimvalentinojr 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A more detailed explanation is that water is a polar molecule; which means in a crystal lattice it will not pack as close as possible due to the repulsion of the charges. This means that ice is less dense than water and therefore floats. The fact that ice floats means that liquid water, and therefore life, can exist in cold climates. It also means that water dissolves most things and as a result our bodies are mostly water with a percentage of other ingredients in solution. We exist as others here have said, because of water's unique properties. If you ever wanted proof of an outside intervention (maybe god?) in the world, this is it.
2007-02-28 18:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce H 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ice is less dense than water.
Some more interesting facts:
If you look at a phase diagram, you will see that water, ice, and steam can all exist together under the right conditions.
Ice has a crystal structure, a characteristic chemical composition, and is found in nature, so it is classified as a mineral.
Ice in large masses is classified as a rock.
2007-02-28 18:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by eiscubes 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
less dense.
Water is the only substance in the universe in which its solid form is less dense than its liquid form. If this was not the case, we'd all be dead as fried chicken.
2007-02-28 18:06:36 · answer #4 · answered by PH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a very simple answer .. not as dense as water.
2007-02-28 18:52:29 · answer #5 · answered by Norrie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lighter or less dense
2007-02-28 19:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by geezer 51 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋