Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 11 - Sections 11.1-11.13 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 538: 94

Answer

Solid water, ice, is less dense than its water form due to its organized structure.

Work Step by Step

This is highly significant to life on earth, as without it, ice would not float. Ice would sink to the bottom of lakes, destroying bottom dwelling life.
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