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13. Predict whether each of the following will sink or float: a pencil lead (graphite) in corn syrup b. acrylic in water c. polyethylene in water
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13. Predict whether each of the following will sink or float:

a pencil lead (graphite) in corn syrup
b. acrylic in water
c. polyethylene in water

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A. The pencil led would float in the corn syrup because it’s density is less than the water. B. The acrylic would sink in water because it has more density than the water. C. The polyethylene would sink because it’s density is less than the water
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