Ice floats on water. For most other substances, however

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Ice floats on water. For most other substances, however, the solid sinks in the liquid. Classify each of these statements based on whether they describe water or most other substances. Water The solid is more dense than the liquid. The molecules are closest in the liquid phase. Answer Bank The solid is less dense than the liquid. In a phase diagram, the solid-liquid coexistence line has a negative slope. Most other substances High pressure will cause the solid to become liquid. In a phase diagram, the solid-liquid coexistence line has a positive slope. High pressure will cause the liquid to become solid. The molecules are closest in the solid phase.