Here's how it works:
* Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume. Think of it like how tightly packed a box of stuff is.
* Water has a density of about 1 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).
* Objects with a density *greater* than water will sink (like a rock).
* Objects with a density *less* than water will float (like a piece of wood).
So, the answer is: It depends on the density of the object you're comparing to water.