Step-by-step explanation:
In order to find whether it will sink or float in water we must first find the density of the object
The density of a substance can be found by using the formula
![density = (mass)/(volume) \\](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/chemistry/college/2qztd1zu9lpwav17leag2cjjn695yipoje.png)
From the question
mass = 18 g
volume = 9 cm³
So we have
![density = (18)/(9) \\](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/chemistry/high-school/82go9yjp6vbxz8oq1ur5gihj6y59fmvr4n.png)
We have the density as 2.0 g/cm³
The object will sink in water since it's density is greater than that of water which is 1.0 g/cm³
Hope this helps you