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The fact that ice is less dense than water is related to the fact that

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The fact that atoms and molecules are more tightly packed, and do not move freely in ice, as it is in a solid form, vs water where they have the freedom to move is why Ice is more dense.

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ice has a molecular structure that is an open framework held together by hydrogen bonds.

Step-by-step explanation:

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