A 2-column table with 4 rows. The first column has entries glass, baby oil, maple syrup, wax. The second column has entries 2.40 grams per centimeter cubed, 0.83 grams per centimeter cubed, 1.37 grams per centimeter cubed, 0.93 grams per centimeter cubed.

Question

Use the information in the table to predict whether each substance will sink or float in water. Note that the density of water is 1.0 g/cm3.

Glass:

Baby oil:

Maple syrup:

Wax:

Answer 1

To determine whether each substance will sink or float in water, we need to compare the density of each substance to the density of water, which is 1.0 grams per centimeter cubed.

1. Glass:

   • Density: 2.40 g/cm³
   • Since 2.40 g/cm³ > 1.0 g/cm³, glass will sink in water.

2. Baby oil:

   • Density: 0.83 g/cm³
   • Since 0.83 g/cm³ < 1.0 g/cm³, baby oil will float on water.

3. Maple syrup:

   • Density: 1.37 g/cm³
   • Since 1.37 g/cm³ > 1.0 g/cm³, maple syrup will sink in water.

4. Wax:

   • Density: 0.93 g/cm³
   • Since 0.93 g/cm³ < 1.0 g/cm³, wax will float on water.

Summary:

• Glass: Sinks
• Baby oil: Floats
• Maple syrup: Sinks
• Wax: Floats