Question

why does ice float? liquid water is less dense than solid water. solid water is less dense than liquid water. gaseous water is less dense than solid water. liquid water is less dense than gaseous water.

Explanation:

Ice (solid water) floats on liquid water because solid water is less dense than liquid water. The open - hexagonal lattice structure of ice makes it less compact and thus less dense.

Answer:

Solid water is less dense than liquid water.