Solids are supposed to sink… so why does ice float on water?
Ice actually breaks one of the most common science patterns found in nature.
Most substances become denser when they freeze, which is why solids usually sink in their liquid form. But water behaves differently.
When water freezes, its molecules slow down and arrange themselves into an open hexagonal structure. This structure spreads the molecules farther apart than they are in liquid water.
Because the molecules are more spread out, ice becomes LESS dense than water — and anything less dense floats! ⚖️
This small property is incredibly important for life on Earth.
Lakes and rivers freeze from the top first, creating an insulating layer of ice that keeps the water below warmer. That’s why fish and aquatic life can survive during winter.
📚 Quick Science Formula:
Water freezes → molecules spread out → density decreases → ice floats.
Once you understand density, everyday things start making a lot more sense
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