What will happen if you throw coins into a

water body?
If we throw coins into a water body, they will
sink to the bottom.
What will happen if you throw rose petals
into a water body?
Rose petals will float on the water.
What will happen if we wipe the water on the
table with a piece of cloth?
The cloth will absorb the water.
Aim
Today, we will learn why some objects can
absorb water and some cannot, and why some
objects sink and float.
 September 4, 2020
Observation
Which things absorb
water?

Which things sink?

Which things float?

Which things absorb water?
Which things float on water?
Which things sink on water?
Why do some objects float in water?
When the particles are far apart in objects,
they are lighter and will float on water.
Why do some objects sink in water?
When particles are closely arranged in
objects, they are denser, so they sink in
water.
Why do some objects absorb water?
When an object has air between its particles,
it is porous. Such objects can absorb water.

When there is no air between the particles,

the object is non-porous, such objects cannot
absorb water.
How does oil behave when put in water?
Does it sink or float? Why?
When oil is put in water, it floats on top of
the water because its particles are far apart as
compared to those of water, making it lighter
than water. That’s why it floats.