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Even though Ice is H2O, and so is water (the same substance), they are different states of matter, the Ice is a solid, and the water is a liquid. Because the particles are more compact, so the same amount of volume weighs more, so the Ice travels down through the water.
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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.
Which liquids will an ice cube floats?
ice cubes floats in the water, because it is in the liquid form
Why ice floats on water and does not sink?
Ice is less dense than water, so it floats.
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!
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.
Why ice floats on the surface of earth?
Because ICE is less dense than water, it is the only solid which floats on its equivalent liquid.
How does ice floats on water?
It is less dense than water, therefore it floats on water.
Will ice melt or sink in water?
Ice floats and melts in your drink
How quickly does ice sink in water?
Ice generally floats in water.
Why does ice flaot on water?
It floats because its less densest than 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
What is waters characteristics because of hydrogen bonding?
Liquid water is denser than ice,Ice floats on top of liquid water.
