Solid water is less dense than liquid water. Explain the ecological significance of such a property when considering a small pond freezing over for the winter.

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Sdu asked Oct 11, 2022

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Solid water is less dense than liquid water. Explain the ecological significance of such a property when considering a small pond freezing over for the winter.

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When the process of freezing occurs within water, the air molecules within the hydrogen bonds will attract other oxygen bonds, creating a less dense substance.

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