WONDER #1829: Why Does Ice Float in Water?
Question 1 of 3
Ice floats in water, because ice is less what than water?
- dense
- cold
- gaseous
- solid
Question 2 of 3
A water molecule features one oxygen atom bound to two atoms of what?
- oxygen
- nitrogen
- plutonium
- hydrogen
Question 3 of 3
Water reaches its maximum density at what temperature?
- 32º F (0º C)
- 40º F (4.4º C)
- 90º F (32.2º C)
- 212º F (100º C)
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