NCERT In-text Page 6 - Q4 - Matter in Our Surroundings
Question: Liquids generally have lower density as compared to solids. But you must have observed that ice floats on water. Find out why.
Answer: Ice has a cage-like structure with lots of empty spaces. This increases its volume, making its density lower than water, which is why it floats.
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