Question

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

Explanation:

Ice is solid water. It floats on liquid water because solid water (ice) has a lower density than liquid water. This is due to the hydrogen - bonding structure in ice which creates an open - lattice structure, making it less dense.

Answer:

Solid water is less dense than liquid water.