A popular science demonstration is to take several liquids that will not mix together and "stack" these liquids in a tall glass cylinder. Suppose the following three liquids were placed in the same tall, narrow glass cylinder: The substance that should be placed first in the cylinder so that it is on the bottom is ________.

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A popular science demonstration is to take several liquids that will not mix together and "stack" these liquids in a tall glass cylinder. Suppose the following three liquids were placed in the same tall, narrow glass cylinder:  The substance that should be placed first in the cylinder so that it is on the bottom is ________.

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Corn syrup has the highest density of the three liquids and should be placed first in the cylinder so that it is on the bottom. Vinegar has a lower density than corn syrup and will float on top of it, while motor oil has the lowest density and will float on top of both vinegar and corn syrup.

A Popular Science Demonstration Is to Take Several Liquids That