When ice melts, its density ______?

CONCEPT:

• Ice is the solid state of water.
• Melting is the process when the solid is converted into liquid.
• In general, the solid-state is having more density than the liquid state of matter. But in the case of water, the liquid water is denser than solid.
• Ice is denser than water due to the crystalline structure of ice formed due to the orientation of hydrogen bonds. This pushes the molecules of ice far apart. 

EXPLANATION:

• So, when the ice melts, it is converted into liquid water.
• This liquid water is having more density than solid ice.
• So, overall ice melts its density Increases.
• 'Increases' is the correct answer.