Why does ice float on liquid water? a) because liquid water is less dense than ice. b) because ice is denser than water. c) because liquid water has a positive coefficient of expansion between O°C and 4 °C. d) because liquid water has a negative coefficient of expansion O°C and 4 °C.

Why does ice float on liquid water? a) because liquid water is less dense than ice. b) because ice is denser than water. c) because liquid water has a positive coefficient of expansion between O°C and 4 °C. d) because liquid water has a negative coefficient of expansion O°C and 4 °C.

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Why does ice float on liquid water?
a) because liquid water is less dense than ice.
b) because ice is denser than water.
c) because liquid water has a positive coefficient of expansion between O°C and 4 °C.
d) because liquid water has a negative coefficient of expansion O°C and 4 °C.

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