How does the density warm water and Cold water compare

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Corinne

1 January, 00:26

How does the density warm water and Cold water compare

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Jamar Aguirre · Answer 1

Cooling a substance causes molecules to slow down and get slightly closer together, occupying a smaller volume that results in an increase in density. Hot water is less dense and will float on room-temperature water. Cold water is more dense and will sink in room-temperature water.