Why this property was essential for the development

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1.Ice water has a lower density than liquid water, making it float. Describe why this property was essential for the development of life on this planet.

2. Unbuffered or weakly buffered basic solutions slowly become more acidic with time, unless they are stored in tightly sealed containers. Explain.

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