4C20.25 - Change of Volume with Change of State - Melting Iceberg

See paragraph one in the procedure section.
Code Number:
4C20.25
Demo Title:
Change of Volume with Change of State - Melting Iceberg
Condition:
Good
Principle:
Change of State, Phase Changes
Area of Study:
Heat & Fluids
Equipment:
Large ice cube (made at least 48 hrs. ahead of time), 1ft X 1ft X 1ft Plexiglas tank, water.
Procedure:

Fill the tank 3/4 full of water then place the ice cube in it.  Finish filling the tank to almost overflowing.  When this is done right you should see the water level will be above the edge of the tank.  The question is, will the tank overflow when the iceberg melts??

References:
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