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The low density of ice compared to water is due to

1. Hydrogen-bonding interactions
2. Dipole-dipole interactions
3. Dipole-induced dipole interactions
4. Induced dipole-induced dipole interactions

Correct answer: Hydrogen-bonding interactions

Solution

The low density of ice compared to water is due to the open, hexagonal structure formed by hydrogen bonding, which creates more empty spaces in the solid phase.

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