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

The blue water is warmer and is more dense.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why the red water floats on top of the blue water is:

The red water is warmer and is less dense.

Warmer water is generally less dense than cooler water, which would explain why the red water (being warmer) is floating on top of the blue water.