Multiple choice

The materials insoluble in water can_____________.

  1. only sink in water

  2. only float in water

  3. neither sink nor float in water

  4. either sink or float in water

  5. none of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The material insoluble in water would either sink or float in water. For example coin which is insoluble in water would sink in water because it is heavier than water. The wax, which does not dissolve in water would float on it as it is lighter than water.

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