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The density of ice is ___________ that of the water.

A

higher than

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same as

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C

lower than

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double than

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Solution

The correct option is C lower than
Density of ice is lower than that of water because as water is converted to ice in which the same mass of water occupies more space by developing air gaps in it and thus lowers down its density.

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