https://www.pitara.com/tags/density/Recent content in Density on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-does-ice-float/Thu, 16 Dec 2004 03:41:03 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/how-does-ice-float/<p>A cool glass of water topped with huge chunks of ice is sure to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. But, before you guzzle the water, look at how the ice floats on the water surface. How do these large ice pieces manage to stay afloat?</p> <p>Ice floats because it is less dense than water. (If you take a one-litre container with ice and weigh it, it will be lighter than a similar container with water.)</p>