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A liquid has a density of 2.3 g/cm3. What does the density of a solid have to be in order to sink?

A.

greater than 2.3 g/cm3
B.

depends on the pH
C.

less than 2.3 g/cm3
D.

exactly 2.3 g/cm3
E.

none of the above

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