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Ice floats on a lake. this characteristic of water is responsible for

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Density

Explanation: Density: An unusual characteristic of water is that, unlike most solids, ice is less dense than liquid water. For this reason, ice cubes float in a glass of water rather than sink to the bottom of the glass.

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