CBSE Class 9 Science
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Matter in Our Surroundings — Question 4
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Liquids generally have a lower density than solids. But you must have observed that ice floats on water. Find out why.
Water shows unique behaviour as it is one of the few substances that expands on freezing resulting in a decrease in its density. Therefore, the ice formed is less dense than the liquid water, causing it to float on water.