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A substance floats if it is less dense, or has less mass per unit volume, than other components in a mixture. For example, if you toss a handful of rocks into a bucket of water, the rocks, which are dense compared to the water, will sink. The water, which is less dense than the rocks, will float. Basically, the rocks push the water out of the way, or displace it. For an object to be able to float, it has to displace a weight of fluid equal to its own weight.
Ice floats because it is about 9% less dense than liquid water. In other words, ice takes up about 9% more space than water, so a liter of ice weighs less than a liter water. The heavier water displaces the lighter ice, so ice floats to the top
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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.
Does hail float?
Hail is just ice, so it will float in water.
