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Which of the following is a chemical property, as opposed to a physical property, of water?

A. Ice is less dense than, and floats on, liquid water.
B. Water can be decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen gas.



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Final answer:

Ice being less dense than liquid water is a chemical property of water.


Explanation:

Ice being less dense than liquid water is a chemical property of water because it involves the arrangement of water molecules and the formation of hydrogen bonds. Unlike most substances, when water freezes to form ice, the molecules settle into an arrangement that leads to a more open structure and lower density compared to liquid water. This allows ice to float on liquid water, impacting the environment and life on Earth.


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