Question

6. Give five examples each of objects that float and sink in water.

Answer 1

Materials that float on water:

• The materials or substances that can not be dissolved in water after prolonged stirring and floats on the water surface are known as floating materials.
• The materials which are lighter than water are capable of floating on the water's surface.
• Example: Wood, ice, dry leaves, kerosene oil, and plastic.

Materials that sink in water:

• The heavy materials or substances sink to the bottom of the water solution.
• Example: Copper, silver, gold, sand, and chalk powder.