62.2k views
1 vote
Once ice forms on a lake in winter, the water underneath the ice remains about 4 c even if the air temperature just above the ice far below freezing. What property of water helps keep the water below the ice from freezing?

User Talley
by
7.4k points

1 Answer

5 votes

Answer:

Hydrogen bonding. When the ice freezes, it becomes less dense and floats to the top. this insulates the water keeping it from freezing.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Slashmili
by
7.8k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories