Why does ice float on water?

a. Ice is hydrophobic and repels water.
b. Water molecules have less mass the colder they get.
c. Water molecules are spaced farther apart in ice than in liquid water.
d. Vibrating electrons in liquid water push ice to the surface.
e. Hydrogen bonds are weaker in ice.


c

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