When an Ice Cube in a Glass of Water Melts

question 188

Multiple Choice

When an ice cube in a glass of water melts, the water level will

• A)rise
• B)fall
• C)remain the same
• If the floating ice cube contains a chunk of iron, during melting the water level will
• D)rise.
• E)fall.
• F)remain the same.

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Definitions:

Density

The mass per unit volume of a substance, commonly expressed in grams per cubic centimeter or kilograms per cubic meter.

Volume

Volume refers to the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container, usually quantified in cubic units.

Mass

A quantification of the volume of matter present in an object, often stated in terms of kilograms or grams.

Density

The mass per unit volume of a substance, often measured in grams per cubic centimeter or kilograms per cubic meter.