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cowislander · 04-13-2004, 06:44 AM

Can someone explain just what happens? Ive heard many people claim that the ice sinks just before ice out. Since H20 is one of those rare substances that is less dense in its solid phase (ice) then it is in its liquid phase (water) I dont think its possible for it to sink. Can someone explain??

04-13-2004, 06:44 AM	#1
cowislander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Topsfield Posts: 57 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Ice sinks at ice out???? Can someone explain just what happens? Ive heard many people claim that the ice sinks just before ice out. Since H20 is one of those rare substances that is less dense in its solid phase (ice) then it is in its liquid phase (water) I dont think its possible for it to sink. Can someone explain??