SOLUTION: A metal soap dish barely floats in water. A bar of Ivory soap floats in water. When the soap is stuck in the soap dish, the combination sinks. Why ?

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Question 885753: A metal soap dish barely floats in water. A bar of Ivory soap floats in water. When the soap is stuck in the soap dish, the combination sinks. Why ?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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What metal is the soap dish? Is its density less than water's?