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Which one has the highest density?

  1. A
    Mist
  2. B
    Water
  3. C
    Steam
  4. D
    Ice

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Among the phases of H₂O (solid, liquid, gas), which is the densest under standard conditions?

Answer

Liquid water (at around 4°C).

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Why is solid ice less dense than liquid water?

Answer

Its crystalline structure creates open, hexagonal spaces between water molecules

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What is "mist," and how does its density compare to pure liquid water?

Answer

Mist is tiny liquid water droplets suspended in air. As a mixture with mostly gas, its overall density is much lower than water.

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What is the key physical reason steam has such a low density?

Answer

As a gas, its molecules are very far apart compared to in a liquid or solid.

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Place these in order of increasing density: Steam, Ice, Water.

Answer

Steam (lowest), Ice, Water (highest).

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