Which of the following will sink in a container of mercury with a density of 13.6 g/mL?

A.
zinc, D = 7.14 g/mL

B.
ice, D = 0.92 g/mL

C.
gold, D = 19.3 g/mL

D.
gasoline, D = 0.69 g/mL

Question

Which of the following will sink in a container of mercury with a density of 13.6 g/mL? 	
	
 
A.
	zinc, D = 7.14 g/mL
	
 
B.
	ice, D = 0.92 g/mL
	
 
C.
	gold, D = 19.3 g/mL
	
 
D.
	gasoline, D = 0.69 g/mL

nottim · Answer

Well, what do you think?

anonymous · Answer

i have no idea

nottim · Answer

well, what properties would make item 'sink' into another?

anonymous · Answer

idk thats why i'm asking people on here

nottim · Answer

You have to show us you at least you tried. Just common courtesy, and so we can at least help you better. We can't drive you to a destination if no one has a car.

nottim · Answer

just guess. quickly. i have to go to my job soon