Question

which leaf will sink in water dry or fresh?give reason .

Answer 1

The mesophyll layer of the leaves contains few gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide.

These gases are low density than water and due to these gases leaves will normally float in the water.

But dry leaves can sink in water because they become the gases of the dry leaves are drain out and dry leaves are denser than water.

Answer 2

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Mesophyll leaves

Question:- which leaf will sink in water dry or fresh?give reason .