Question

The density of water is less in its solid state because.

• A. In solid state (ice), water molecules are arranged in highly ordered open cage like structure
• B. More extensive hydrogen bonding is present in solid state ice.
• C. The water molecules are closest in solid state of water
• D. Water is a rigid crystalline, closely packed structure in its solid state.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In solid state (ice), water molecules are arranged in highly ordered open cage like structure

Answer 2

: The water has maximum density at $4^{0}C$when it is converted to ice, an open cage three dimensional structure is formed.