« previous next »

Author Question: Why does ice float in liquid water? A) The high surface tension of liquid water (Read 1136 times)

Hawke

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 679
on: May 28, 2013
Why does ice float in liquid water?
A) The high surface tension of liquid water keeps the ice on top.
B) The ionic bonds between the molecules in ice prevent the ice from sinking.
C) Ice always has air bubbles that keep it afloat.
D) Hydrogen bonds stabilize and keep the molecules of ice farther apart than the water molecules of liquid water.
E) The crystalline lattice of ice causes it to be denser than liquid water.


coco

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 739
Reply #1 on: May 29, 2013
The answer I found is D. Let me know if you need more help!


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Hawke

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 679
Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2013
Thanks ;) It was right.


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

Surface magnetic field of SU Aur (a young star of T Tauri type), reconstructed by means of Zeeman-Do Surface magnetic field of SU Aur (a young star of T Tauri type), reconstructed by means of Zeeman-Do
This severely corroded water pump could not circulate enough coolant to keep the engine cool. As a ... This severely corroded water pump could not circulate enough coolant to keep the engine cool. As a ...
Variable Gases: Water Vapor Variable Gases: Water Vapor
Greenhouse gas (GHG) and Water vapor (H2O) Greenhouse gas (GHG) and Water vapor (H2O)
A diver shines light up to the surface of a flat glass-bottomed boat at an angle of 30 relative ... A diver shines light up to the surface of a flat glass-bottomed boat at an angle of 30 relative ...
Major Climate Zones and Surface Currents Major Climate Zones and Surface Currents
Video: Rods and Cones Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library