SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do ice cubes float in a glass of water?
A
the ice cubes are more dense than the water
B
the water is more dense than the ice cubes
C
the water is more dense than the glass
D
the ice is more dense than the glass
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Believe it or not, ice is actually about 9% less dense than water. Since the water is heavier, it displaces the lighter ice, causing the ice to float to the top.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ice floats in water because ice is less dense than water.

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