A block of ice at 0 ° C is floating on the surface of water in a beaker.The surface of the water just comes to the top of the beaker.When the ice melts the water level will:
A)rise and overflow will occur
B)remain the same
C)fall
D)depend on the initial ratio of water to ice
E)depend on the shape of the block of ice

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the ice melts, it will turn into liquid water with the same volume as the original block of ice. However, the density of water is higher than that of ice, so the water level in the beaker will remain the same as before. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

A Block of Ice at 0 ° C Is Floating