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explain why ice cubes float in water.
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ice cubes float in water because they are less dense than liquid water. when ice is formed, its molecules arrange into a lattice structure that has space in between, making it less dense than the tightly-packed molecules of liquid water. as a result, the ice floats to the top.
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