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Why ice is lighter than water? Hydrogen bonding gives ice a rather open structure with wide holes. Thus for same volume of water and ice , ice has less mass so it is lighter than water.
Why does ice float on top of water rather than sink, like most solids? There are two parts to the answer for this question. First, let's take a look at why anything floats. Then, let's examine why ice floats on top of liquid water, instead of sinking to the bottom. Why Ice Floats