Why does ice float after it crystallizes?

Its specific gravity is greater than water.

Its density is greater than water.

Its density is less than water.

Air trapped in ice causes it to float.

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Uriel Hooper

Chemistry

20 July, 22:37

Why does ice float after it crystallizes?

Its specific gravity is greater than water.

Its density is greater than water.

Its density is less than water.

Air trapped in ice causes it to float.

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Braydon · Answer 1

Crystallized ice has larger volume but the mass remains constant so density reduces by the equation Density = Mass/Volume.

As it is being less dense, it floats.

Karly Owens · Answer 2

C. Its density is less than water

This is why. The denser the object is the farther it sinks. Since crystallized ice floats it is less dense than the surrounding liquid.

Why does ice float after it crystallizes?Its specific gravity is greater than water.Its density is greater than water.Its density is less than water.Air trapped in ice causes it to float.

Why does ice float after it crystallizes?

Its specific gravity is greater than water.

Its density is greater than water.

Its density is less than water.

Air trapped in ice causes it to float.