Why Does Ice Float?

The bottom line is that ice floats because it is less dense than liquid water.  Scientists conclude that ice is about 9% less dense than liquid water.  Therefore, it sits atop liquid water and floats.  As water cools below 4 Celsius some interesting facts take shape.  SMH, apparently it is that succinct. 

The hydrogen bonds adjust.  They adjust to hold the negatively charged oxygen atoms apart.  This produces a crystal “lattice” which in essence is “ice”.

Water and ice have connections of course to clouds and the atmosphere around our planet.

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