The density of solids is greater than the density of liquids." Does this statement hold for all solids and liquids? Justify your answer.

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Solution

The concept of all solids having densities more than their liquid state is not always true
When Water is considered its density is more in the liquid state as compared to its solid-state (ice) so ice can floats on water.
Liquids when compared are much denser to gases as the molecules are much relatively packed closer to each other
Thus this statement doesn't hold true for all solids, liquids

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