17. Two samples of pure water are mixed with food coloring. One sample is red, and the other is blue. When the two water samples are combined, the red water floats on top of the blue water. Which statement best explains this result? (1 point)

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Responses

The blue water is colder and is less dense.
The blue water is colder and is less dense.

The blue water is warmer and is more dense.
The blue water is warmer and is more dense.

The red water is colder and is more dense.
The red water is colder and is more dense.

The red water is warmer and is less dense.

Answer 1

The correct statement that best explains the result is:

The red water is warmer and is less dense.

When liquids of different temperatures are mixed, the warmer liquid (in this case, the red water) is less dense and tends to float on top of the cooler, denser liquid (the blue water).