Question

Why does ice float on water? Compare the volumes of two gases (2 mole each) filled in 5 litre and 10 litre cylinder respectively​

Answer 1

Answer:

The mass per unit volume of a substance is called density (density = mass/volume). As the volume of a substance increases, its density decreases.

Ice floats because it is less dense than water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ice floats on water because Ice has lesser density than water.