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Solids are denser? (Posted on 2003-03-23)

In general, when a pure substance or mixture goes from liquid to solid, the molecules in it get closer resulting in a higher density.

If this is so why does ice float in water?

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(In reply to Solution by Chaz)

please refer to my answer to Chris's comment

Posted by Jack Putz on 2003-07-15 04:26:52

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