Question

A student puts a glass of water in the freezer. Later, he notices ice forming on the surface of the water. Which property of water best explains why ice forms on its surface?A student puts a glass of water in the freezer. Later, he notices ice forming on the surface of the water. Which property of water best explains why ice forms on its surface?

Answer 1

Ice is less denser than water

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: Water is much more denser than ice and due to this ice floats on water.

Step-by-step explanation:

• when water changes from liquid to solid state its density also changes.
• Ice has lesser density than that of water due to which it floats in water.

So, due this property of water ice was formed on the surface of the water when kept in freezer.