NEETChemistryHydrogen
Give reasons (i) Lakes freeze from top towards bottom. (ii) Ice floats on water.
Options
- A(i) Due to convection currents (ii) Ice is less dense than water
- B(i) Due to the expansion of water when it freezes (ii) Ice is more dense than water
- C(i) Due to the decrease in density of water below 4°C (ii) Ice contracts when it freezes
- D(i) Due to the higher density of water below 4°C (ii) Ice contracts when it freezes
Correct answer
A. (i) Due to convection currents (ii) Ice is less dense than water
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) (i) Due to convection currents (ii) Ice is less dense than water