What cannot be used to dry utensils?

Wiping cloth

Explanation:

When the wiping cloth is used to “clean” another surface, it will contaminate it with the bacteria. To avoid bacterial growth on the wiping cloth, a wet wiping cloth must be stored in a proper sanitizing solution between uses. Provide Proper Concentration of. Sanitizing Solution for Wiping Cloths.

wiping cloth cannot be used on a surface where raw meat was cleaned, utensils, plates and other kitchen eating accessories because of it's ability to contact germs and bacteria.

chemical properties of thing

float.

archimedes' principle

denser than water sinks in water.

denser than mercury would sink in it