Why will a block of iron float in mercury but sink in water?

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Reason for the block of iron float in mercury but sink in water:
Block of iron float in mercury because the density of mercury is more than that of the block of iron.
Block of iron sink in water because the density of the block of iron is more than that of water.
Hence, block of iron float in mercury but sink in water.

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