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Question 8 of 18 in Density

Density

1 mark · Easy

A stone is denser than water. What will happen if you place the stone in a beaker of water? State why.

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The stone will sink because its density is greater than water.

Must show: sink, density comparison

Also accept: It sinks/It will go to the bottom

Common mistakes: It floats

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B1 · 1 mark · States that the stone sinks and links the reason to density

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The stone will sink because its density is greater than that of water.

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