A Diamond Will Float in Water, but Sink in Carbon

question 94

Multiple Choice

A diamond will float in water, but sink in carbon tetrachloride. Place these three substances in order from least density to greatest density.

• A)water < diamond < carbon tetrachloride
• B)diamond < water < carbon tetrachloride
• C)carbon tetrachloride < diamond < water
• D)diamond < carbon tetrachloride < water
• E)water < carbon tetrachloride < diamond

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