Question

when you carefully place each of these liquids into a cup, they will not mix because their densities are different. which liquid will sink to the bottom? water with 1/2 cup of sugar water with 2 cups of sugar water with 1 cup of sugar water with no sugar rewatch

Explanation:

Step1: Recall density concept

Density is mass per unit volume. Adding more solute (sugar) to the same volume of solvent (water) increases mass, thus increasing density.

Step2: Compare sugar amounts

Among the options, "water with 2 cups of sugar" has the most sugar added. More sugar means higher mass in the same water volume, so higher density.

Step3: Relate density to sinking

Liquids with higher density sink below those with lower density. Since "water with 2 cups of sugar" has the highest density here, it will sink to the bottom.

Answer:

The liquid that will sink to the bottom is "water with 2 cups of sugar" (the option with 2 cups of sugar added to water).