A Bucket of Water Has Some Ice Floating in It

question 6

Multiple Choice

A bucket of water has some ice floating in it. When water freezes into ice, the ice becomes less dense than water, and about 9% of ice volume is above the water. When the ice melts, what happens to the level of water in the bucket?

• A)The level will go up 9%.
• B)The level will go down 9%.
• C)The level will go down more than 9%.
• D)The level will remain the same.

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Definitions:

Levothyroxine

A synthetic form of thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, used to treat hypothyroidism and certain types of thyroid tumors.

Hypothyroidism

A condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone, leading to a slowdown in bodily functions.

PO

An abbreviation used in prescriptions, standing for "per os," which is Latin for "by mouth," indicating oral administration.

Tagamet

A brand name for cimetidine, a medication used to treat and prevent certain types of ulcers and to reduce stomach acid.