Sink and Float

If you poured 3 liquids that do not mix how could you tell which one is the most dense?

• The liquid on top
• The liquid in the middle
• The liquid at the bottom

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Choose the item that is less dense than water (floats).

• Beach Ball
• Brick
• Magnet
• Metal Key

Would this object float or sink?

• Float

• Sink

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Rocks sink because they are

• the same density as the water

• less dense than the water

• more dense than the water

• because they're round

Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?

• 4, 3, 2, 1
• 1, 2, 3, 4
• 3, 4, 2, 1, 
• 4, 3, 1, 2

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Which liquid is the least dense?

• oil
• water
• syrup 
• plastic bottle

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Why do ice cubes float in a  glass of water?

• the ice cubes are more dense than the water
• the water is more dense than the ice cubes
• the water is more dense than the glass
• the ice is more dense than the glass

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What is the most dense liquid in the column?

• Corn Oil

• Water

• Corn Syrup

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To determine if a piece of matter will sink or float, a student would...

• Use a hand lense to examine its physical properties.
• Measure its mass by using a spring scale.
• Use a magnet to see if it attracts.
• Place the object in a container of water.

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How can you tell is something is more dense?

• It will float

• It will sink

• It will be magnetic