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'''Ice''' is the [[solid]] phase of [[water]]. At one atmosphere of [[pressure]], ice melts at 32 degrees [[Fahrenheit]] (0 degrees [[Celsius]]). | '''Ice''' is the [[solid]] phase of [[water]]. At one atmosphere of [[pressure]], ice melts at 32 degrees [[Fahrenheit]] (0 degrees [[Celsius]]). | ||
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[[category:Chemistry]] | [[category:Chemistry]] | ||
Revision as of 20:22, January 10, 2009
Ice is the solid phase of water. At one atmosphere of pressure, ice melts at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius).
Due to the nature of its crystalline structure, ice is slightly less dense than liquid water, causing it to float.