Why does ice float? Options: A . &nbspAs water freezes, it expands and its density decreases. B . &nbspAs water freezes, it takes up more hydrogen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy. C . &nbspAs water freezes, air becomes trapped between the hydrogen bonds of water molecules. D . &nbspAs water freezes, it takes up more oxygen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.

Why does ice float?

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Why does ice float?

Options:

A . As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.

B . As water freezes, it takes up more hydrogen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.

C . As water freezes, air becomes trapped between the hydrogen bonds of water molecules.

D . As water freezes, it takes up more oxygen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.

Answer: Option A

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