list of things that sink and float in water

Well, floating and sinking are properties that are intrinsic to various materials. We will learn about various materials that sink and float in water. Sink or Float? What happens when you place a steel plate and a steel spoon in water? When placed carefully, the plate would float in water. Have students compare the density of water, wax, and clay. Question to investigate. Why does a heavier candle float and a lighter piece of clay sink? Even though they both have lots of hydrogen atoms, water is more dense than wax because the oxygen in water is heavier and smaller