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Gold is one of the densest substances known, with a density of 19.3 g/cm3. If the gold in the crown was mixed with a less-valuable metal like bronze or copper, how would that affect its density?

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Answer: By making it weigh even more and if it weighs more then there is less chance of it floating.

Explanation: When it weighs even more and if it weighs more then there is less chance of floating.

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Density of gold is 19.3 g / cm³

Density of copper is 8.96 g / cm³

Density of bronze is 8.7 g / cm³

Hence when the gold and copper or bronze are mixed , the density of gold will be reduced due to less density of copper and bronze in comparison to that of gold.

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