During cold winter months, a thick layer of ice forms on a lake. As the days become warmer, the ice slowly melts. a. Predict how the forces of attraction among the particles will change between the solid and the liquid phases. (2 point) b. Explain why a thick layer of ice on the lake can support the weight of a person, but the liquid water cannot. (2 point)

1) according to the law of conservation of mass ,in all chemical reactions total mass is unchanged

The answer to your question would be c. mineral oil  

1. why does the same side of the moon always face earthc.the rotational period of the moon is equal to one revolution around earth2. which is greater the moons period of rotation or its period of revolution  b.the moons revolution period around earth3.what was the major accomplishment of the apollo missions  d.landing on and exploring the moon4. which of these space missions involved the deployment of lunar rovers d.apollo5. which scientists are going to explore next on kepler-186fd. evidence of existence of life6.which mission is not going to explore the outside of the solar systemb.safir7.which technology limit the future of space exploration b. scientist must first develop certain technologies before missions can be completed.