In general, how do the densities of a material in solid and liquid form compare?

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Destiny Higgins

6 November, 12:45

In general, how do the densities of a material in solid and liquid form compare?

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Maritza · Answer 1

Generally, a material in solid form is more dense than in liquid form. However, an exception to this rule is water, where the solid is less dense than the liquid (hence ice floats in water)

Jonah Bean · Answer 2

Only ONE known substance is more dense in liquid form than in solid form ... its solid floats in its liquid. That substance is water, and that property of water makes life on Earth possible.