Ice floats over water as its density is less than that of water.

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The correct option is A True
Ice floats over water as its density is about $9 %$ less dense than liquid. The orientation of hydrogen bonds causes molecules to push further apart which lowers its density (cage like structure).

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Ice floats on water because :

A. Ice is lighter (by mass) than water

B. Ice has a lower density than water

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