Question

Liquids generally have a lower density as compared to solids. But you must have observed that ice floats on water. Why?

Answer 1

Ice is a solid but it floats on water because it has low density as compared to water.... The density of ice is very low as it has tiny pores present in it which traps the air and allow ice to float in water.... As we consider this statement SOLID IS MORE DENSER THAN LIQUID is not suitable in the case of water.

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Answer 2

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• ice is less dence than water
• so things which are less sender than water float on ice
• it has tiny pores which help it to float(they trap air)

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