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Evaluate if one liquid will float on top of another liquid using density information, assuming the liquids do not mix.

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Evaluate if one liquid will float on top of another liquid using density information, assuming the liquids do not mix

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Density of Liquids

Liquid A and Liquid B are immiscible and have different densities.

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    State Which liquid will float on the other?

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