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The simple answer is that anything that has less density than water will float.

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When does ice float in water?

Ice floats in water whenever you PUT ice in water, That's so simple. Whenever you put ice in water it floats ALL THE TIME!


Do ice float in water?

yes, ice does float in water. it will eventually melt and change into water.


Ice float on top of water?

Ice float on water because the density is lower.


Do ice cubes in water float or sink?

They float, as ice is less dense than water.


Why do ice cubes always float a the top of the glass of water?

Ice is less dense than water and will float on water.


Do pieces of ice float in salt water?

I think that salty ice cube do float in water because ice bergs float it water and they're made of salty water. i think i depends on the density (Amount of salt) in the ice


When does water float and why does it float?

Water floats when it is in the solid phase, called ice. Ice floats because the density of ice is less than the density of water.


Does water or ice have the most density?

Water,thats why ice float on water.


Why does an ice float in water?

Because of the buoyancy of the Ice


Does hail float in water?

Yes. Hail is ice. Ice floats in water.


Why ice floats in in water?

The reason why ice will float in water is because ice is not as dense as water, therefore, it floats.


Why can't ice float?

Under normal circumstances, ice does float in water because it is less dense.