give reason ice floats on water
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ice floats on water because the density of ice is slightly less than the density of water
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There are two parts to the answer to this question. First, let's take a look at why anything floats. Then, let's examine why ice floats on top of liquid water, instead of sinking to the bottom.
A substance floats if it is less dense, or has less mass per unit volume, than other components in a mixture.
Ice floats because it is about 9% less dense than liquid water. In other words, ice takes up about 9% more space than water, so a liter of ice weighs less than liter water. The heavier water displaces the lighter ice, so ice floats to the top.
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A substance floats if it is less dense, or has less mass per unit volume, than other components in a mixture.
Ice floats because it is about 9% less dense than liquid water. In other words, ice takes up about 9% more space than water, so a liter of ice weighs less than liter water. The heavier water displaces the lighter ice, so ice floats to the top.
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