Directions: Investigate and analyze the given situation. Provide an explanation for the phenomenon. Based on the kinetic molecular model, solids usually have higher densities compared to liquid However, ice, a solid form of H2O floats on liquid water which means ice is less dense than water. What do you think is the reason for this phenomenon? What is the biological significance of this concept?

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Activity 6: Be a Science Detective!
Directions: Investigate and analyze the given situation. Provide an explanation for the
phenomenon.
Based on the kinetic molecular model, solids usually have higher densities compared to liquids.
However, ice, a solid form of H2O floats on liquid water which means ice is less dense than
water. What do you think is the reason for this phenomenon? What is the biological
significance of this concept?
Transcribed Image Text:Activity 6: Be a Science Detective! Directions: Investigate and analyze the given situation. Provide an explanation for the phenomenon. Based on the kinetic molecular model, solids usually have higher densities compared to liquids. However, ice, a solid form of H2O floats on liquid water which means ice is less dense than water. What do you think is the reason for this phenomenon? What is the biological significance of this concept?
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