Take a look at the two images below. The one on the left shows an ice cube made with cold water. It appears cloudy because it contains gases. The ice cube on the right was made with distilled water. Why do you think it's so clear?

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Each ice cube is inserted into a beaker of water (shown below).

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Does the ice cube made from distilled water sink to the bottom?

Take a look at the two images below. The one on the left contains an ice cube in water. The one on the right contains a metal block in water. Why do some solids float and others do not?

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