MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Silica

Why ice is a ...

Question

Why ice is a crystalline compound?

A

Because water molecules are arranged in cage like ordered structure.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

B

Because ice melts to form water.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Because water molecules are arranged in random way.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

Because water is condensed to form solid.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A
Because water molecules are arranged in cage like ordered structure.

Water molecules are arranged in cage like structure orderly array resulting in a crystalline structure.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. When sugar is added to water the level of water does not increase because the sugar molecules occupy the space in between the molecules of water. But if we add lots and lots of sugar in water, shouldn't the sugar molecules compress the water molecules and form a solid? But they don't? Why?

Q. At its melting point, ice is lighter than water because:

Q. Assertion :Water becomes less dense when the temperature goes from

4^{0} C

0^{0} C

. Reason: The density becomes less and less as it freezes because molecules of water normally form open crystal structures when in solid form.

Q. Lipids are insoluble in water because lipids molecules are

Q. Lipids are insoluble in water, because lipids molecules are ___________.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Silica and Carborundum

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard XII Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon