Matter and energy

6.6(D)

Why Things Float or Sink

Compare the density of substances relative to various fluids.

Part of The student knows that matter is made of atoms, can be classified according to its properties, and can undergo changes

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Intro

Float or Sink?

By the end of this lesson, you will compare the density of a substance to the density of a fluid, and use that comparison to predict whether the substance will float or sink.