Mention some materials that float and sink in water. What is the reason behind this property?

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Some objects that float on water are leaf, sponge, oil, ice and thermocol. Some objects that sink in water are iron nails, stones and coins. An object floats on water if its density is less than that of water. If its density is more than that of water, it will sink in water.

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