Which of the following best describes why ice has a lower density than liquid water?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)
A
Hydrogen bonding causes water to crystallize with more empty space between molecules than in the liquid state.
(Choice B)
B
Because water changes from its polar form as a liquid to its nonpolar form as a solid.
(Choice C)
C
The water molecules have less atomic motion than ice.
(Choice D)
D
There is more space between individual atoms at lower temperatures, which means colder water has a lower density.