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At its melting point ice is lighter than water because

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`H_(2)O` molecules are more closely packed in solid state
ICE crystals have hollow HEXAGONAL arrange-ment of `H_(2)O` molecules shrinks in size
On MELTING of ice the `H_(2)O` molecules shrinks in size
Ice forms MOSTLY heavy water on first melting

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