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The density of ice is ___________ that of water.


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higher than

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very high than

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C

lower than

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same as

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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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