Answer to Question #251198 in General Chemistry for Chris

Question

Describe how would you determine if combination of the cork and lead cube will still float in the water

Answer 1

The excellence of cork for stopping bottles, for thermal and sound insulation, and as a shock-absorbing material for flooring and packaging is due to the special shape, size and structure of its cells. When loaded, the cell walls bend or buckle, giving large recoverable deflexions and large energy absorption.