Why is skating possible on ice?

$(a)$ It is known that the density $\rho$ of air decreases with height $y$ as $\rho = \rho_{0} e^{-y / y_{0}}$,where $\rho_{0} = 1.25 \; kg \, m^{-3}$ is the density at sea level,and $y_{0}$ is a constant. This density variation is called the law of atmospheres. Obtain this law assuming that the temperature of the atmosphere remains constant (isothermal conditions). Also,assume that the value of $g$ remains constant.
$(b)$ $A$ large $He$ balloon of volume $1425 \; m^{3}$ is used to lift a payload of $400 \; kg$. Assume that the balloon maintains a constant radius as it rises. How high does it rise?
[Take $y_{0} = 8000 \; m$ and $\rho_{He} = 0.18 \; kg \, m^{-3}$]

$Assertion :$ $A$ thin stainless steel needle can float on a still water surface.
$Reason :$ Any object floats when the buoyancy force balances the weight of the object.

$A$ river of salty water is flowing with a velocity $2 \,m/s$. If the density of the water is $1.2 \,g/cc$, then the kinetic energy of each cubic metre of water is

The rate of diffusion is

$A$ razor-blade floats on the surface of water contained in a glass. When the glass is gently shaken,the razor-blade sinks. Mark the incorrect statement.