You’re right! Water is unique because it commonly exists in three different states: solid, liquid, and gas. This property of water is indeed unusual and has significant implications for various natural processes and life on Earth. Here’s a closer look at each state: Solid State (Ice): Water freezes and forms ice when its temperature drops […]
Apologies for the incorrect response earlier. You are correct that most of Earth’s freshwater is indeed stored in the form of ice. The majority of freshwater is locked in glaciers, ice caps, and ice sheets found in polar regions and high-altitude mountainous areas. These ice formations, such as the Greenland Ice Sheet and the Antarctic […]
Ice floats in water due to its lower density compared to liquid water. This phenomenon is a result of the unique structure and behavior of water molecules. Water is known as a “polar” molecule because of its uneven distribution of electrical charges. Each water molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom. […]