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Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.
Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.
Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.
Less dense. For most substances, the solid form is more dense than the liquid form; water is a notable exception.
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How can an ice cube float in a glass of water?
ice cube floats in water because it is dense and heavy if u compare water to alcohol then an ice cube will sink in the alcohol because alcohol is less dense which means its light.
Is liquid water less dense then Ice?
No. Ice is less dense than water. Because ice is less dense it displaces less water and floats. Water is most dense at 4o C. any change in temperature, either up or down, lowers the density.
Is ice the most dense form of water?
No. In fact, ice is usually less dense than liquid water.
Is Liquid water less dense or more dense?
Liquid water is more dense than ICE , and More dense than water vapour(steam). Liquid water is at its most dense at 2 oC. Water on freezing to ice expands by about 10% of its volume. This is because of the lattice arrangement of water molecules in ice., which does not occur in liquid water., Hence ice floats on water. (icebergs).
Frozen water is less dense than liquid water what does this allow ice to do?
Float
Is a ice cube more or less dense than liquid water?
Ice cubes are less dense than liquid water, which is why they float.
Is an ice cube more dense than liquid water?
Slightly less dense. Put an ice cube in water ; it floats. It Does NOT sink.
When a ice cube floats i water they are less what?
Less dense
Does adding water to a liquid make it less dense?
That depends on the specific situation. Assuming the liquids just mix, and don't have some other reaction: * Adding water to a liquid that is denser than water will result in a liquid that is less dense (than the liquid that is not water). * Adding water to a liquid that is less dense than water will result in a liquid that is more dense.
Is liquid water less dense than ice cubes?
No. Liquid water is more dense. This is why ice cubes float on liquid water.
Is a ice cube solid or liquid?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
Why ice cube floats on water?
Ice is less dense than water.
What is a way to see that ice is less dense then liquid water?
Put ice cubes in a glass of water. They will float, indicating that they are less dense than liquid water.
The tendency of a less dense substance to float in a more dense liquid is called what?
The tendency of a less dense substance to float in a more dense liquid is called buoyancy. Acids are substances that form hydronium ions when dissolved in water.
Is ice cube gas or liquid or solid?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
Is a ice cube a liquid solid gas?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
What is an example of a solid that Is less dense than a liquid?
Solid water, ice, is less dense than its liquid state. This is essential for aquatic life. Since ice is less dense than liquid water, it floats to the top of of the water. This insulates the water beneath the ice, allowing the water beneath the ice to remain liquid. For other substances, the solid state is more dense than the liquid state.
