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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Liquid water is denser than ice because:
Options
A Water molecules expand when frozen.
B Ice has a more open crystalline structure.
Correct Answer
C Liquid water molecules are more massive.
D Surface tension increases in solids.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The hydrogen bonding in ice creates a hexagonal crystalline structure with more space between molecules than in liquid water, making ice less dense.

Hint

Think about the molecular arrangement in solid versus liquid water.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 92 of 1250
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