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Why does the ice cube sinks in alcohol?

An ice cube sinks in alcohol because alcohol is less dense than water. The ice cube, being made of frozen water, has a higher density than alcohol, causing it to sink in the less dense liquid.


Which will an ice cube last the longest in- water or rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol, because water takes out all of the coolness of an ice cube whistle rubbing alcohol keeps it in.


What will happen to the ice cube if you put in to the water with alcohol?

The alcohol will lower the freezing point of the water, causing the ice cube to melt faster than it would in water alone. The alcohol-water mixture will create a solution with a lower freezing point, leading to quicker melting of the ice cube.


How can an ice cube float in a glass of water?

Ice cubes float in water because they are less dense than liquid water. When water freezes, it forms a rigid crystalline structure that spaces out the water molecules, making the ice cube less dense and causing it to float on the denser liquid water.


What melts faster an ice cube in water or alcohol?

There are many reasons, the one i can think of is its specific heat constant is different.* * * * *Don't know the true answer but the above is not it.


In which liquids will an ice cube float?

in water or anything which is denser than ice


Why won't an ice cube float in alcohol?

Ice cubes typically float in water because ice is less dense than liquid water. However, some types of alcohol have a lower density than water, which means ice will sink in alcohol since it is denser than the alcohol.


How does an ice cube melt in water?

The water raises the temperature of the ice cube


Which would melt faster an ice cube of water or an ice cube of Coca-Cola?

a ice cube in alcohol would melt fastest because of the heating molecules contracting with the ice cube molecules


Why will an ice cube dissolve in a glass of water?

An ice cube will dissolve in water because the water is warmer than the ice.


If an ice cube is placed into hot water what will happen to the water and the ice cube?

The ice melts and the water gets cooler.


What is the scientific term for an ice cube?

The scientific term for an ice cube is "solid water."