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Can a solid be less dense than a liquid?
Yes, there are many. For example, anything that floats on water is less dense than liquid water. A number of solids are less dense than liquids. The most common example is ice. Ice (frozen water) is less dense than its liquid counterpart for some very specific reasons. Many other solids are less dense than liquids, as well. Using water as the liquid, you'll find that cork, wood (most kinds) and styrofoam will all float on it. As the liquid becomes more dense, the range of items that will float on it increases. Mercury, for example, is a liquid metal at room temperature. Because it is so dense, many things will float on it. Lead is one example of something that will float on liquid mercury. For a question about substances that are less dense in their solid form than those same substances in their liquid form, use the link below to the related question.
How can you determine if something is more or less dense than a given liquid?
Put the "something" into the liquid, and see if it will float.
Is the density of any frozen oil less than that of liquid oil?
No. It is more dense.
Are liquids always less dense than solids?
Solids are more dense than liquids. This is because of their atomic or molecular configuration. Atoms or molecules in solids are more closely arranged compared to atoms or molecules in liquids.
Is liquid usually denser than gas?
There has not been a gas denser made or existing and not only that, gas is always frequently moving and does not shape up like liquid.
Which cold solid is less dense than the liquid when it melts?
Ice is a solid less dense than the liquid
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 ice cube a solid gas or liquid?
solid with hydrogen bonds making it less dense than its liquid form
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 magma less dense or more dense?
Liquid magma is more dense than the solid material around it.
A liquid that is less dense than water is?
oil
If a substance is viscous is it denser than a less viscous liquid?
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Is an ice cube more dense or less dense than liquid water?
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.
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.
Is liquid water less dense than ice cubes?
No. Liquid water is more dense. This is why ice cubes float on liquid water.
Are gases more dense than liquid?
No. The gas phase is generally less dense than the liquid phase.
Is water less dense as ice than as liquid?
Yes.
