Question

A fresh egg sinks in pure water, whereas it floats in salty water. This is because
(a) salt water is denser than pure water.
(b) the egg is less dense than pure water.
(c) salt water is less dense than an egg.
(d) salt water is denser than the egg.

Answer 1

(d) salt water is denser than the egg

A fresh egg sinks in pure water, whereas it floats in salty water, because salt water is denser than the egg.