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      Liquids generally have lower density as compared to solids. But you must have observed that ice floats on water. Why?                      [NCERT]

    Answer:

                    When water is converted into ice, its volume expands about 10% in comparison to the volume of water. Thus, ice occupies more space. As a result, its density decreases and it floats on water.


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