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Which is more dense solid water (ice) or liquid water? solid water (ice) liquid water

Which is more dense solid water (ice) or liquid water?
solid water (ice)
liquid water

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Liquid water is more dense than solid water (ice). This is unusual. Most substances are denser in their solid state. Water's lower density in its solid form is due to the way its molecules arrange themselves when they freeze.<br />
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