Two samples of water are prepared, one with red food coloring and one with blue. When carefully combined, the red-colored water is able to float on top of the blue-colored water. Which statement best explains this result? aThe blue-colored water is hotter and more dense. bThe red-colored water is hotter and less dense. cThe red-colored water is cooler and more dense. dThe blue-colored water is cooler and less dense.

cThe red-colored water is cooler and more dense.