Explanation:

Though a liquid at normal temperatures, water molecules experience a relatively strong intermolecular interaction that allows them to maintain the liquid phase at higher temperatures than expected. Unlike most substances, the solid form of water is less dense than its liquid form, which allows ice to float on water.

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