Question

How are the ice cubes and water similar? How are they different?

Answer 1

Answer:

They are both made of H2O.

Explanation:

They have the same chemical formula and are made of the same thing, however, they are in different physical states with different densities. Ice is lighter than water therefore it floats on water.

Answer 2

Answer:

As the liquid cools down, the amount of potential energy is reduced and the molecules start to move slower. When the water temperature reaches around 0°C, the molecules stick together and form a solid – ice

The "stuff" (molecules) in water is more tightly packed than in ice, so water has greater density than ice. Don't let the fact that ice is a solid fool you! As water freezes it expands. So, ice has more volume (it takes up more space, but has less density) than water

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