Question

what is the independent variable in this experiment? a the paperclip floating or sinking b the water c the salt and the soap added to the water question 5 what is the dependent variable in the experiment? a the paperclip floating or sinking b the water c the salt and soap added to the water

Explanation:

In an experiment, the independent variable is what the experimenter changes or manipulates. Here, salt and soap added to water are manipulated. The dependent variable is what is being measured or observed, which is the paper - clip floating or sinking. The water is the medium and not a variable being manipulated or measured in the context of this experiment's focus.

Answer:

For the independent variable question: C. The salt and the soap added to the water
For the dependent variable question: A. The paperclip floating or sinking