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What causes solid water to be less dense than liquid water?

A. Water vapor
B. Hydrogen bonds
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Earth's gravity



Answer :

Final answer:

Hydrogen bonds cause solid water to be less dense than liquid water by creating a crystal lattice with spaced farther apart molecules, resulting in ice having lower density.


Explanation:

Hydrogen bonds are responsible for making solid water less dense than liquid water. When water freezes into ice, the molecules form a crystal lattice with spaced farther apart due to the orientation of hydrogen bonds, causing ice to expand and have lower density compared to liquid water.


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