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well oil is dense than water so it floats and the wind or larger body makes a wave so it pushes it across the water
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How does oil spread once spilled?
Naturally, as oil is a liquid it spreads out. And if we are talking about water it would spread on the surface of the water as oil and water don't mix.
How do oil spills effect water?
the oil is lighter or less dense and the oil will spread across the water because the oil has little mass and it will spread for a long time unless the oil is caught.
What makes an oil spill spread?
the current of the water
What dispersants are used in oil spills?
It is spread in the water by an aircraft in the space where the oil spilled.
Can you give a sentence with slick?
An oil slick spread over the water.
Why does a drop of oil placed on the surface of water spread over the entire surface?
because the water has more density than the oil so the oil spreads only on the surface.
Do puffins' oil glands help them stay dry when in water?
Atlantic Puffins use oil glands to help them stay dry while in the water. The water helps spread oil from an oil gland over their feathers to waterproof them.
Why must water be used to put out oil fires?
Oil and water do not mix. Therefore if a fire starts, throw flour or baking soda over it to stop the fire. If you add water, the fire will most likely spread out since water will spread the fire out more.
Why dont you put water on an oil fire?
Oil is usually lighter than the water, and would float on top of it and still continue to burn. And sometimes, adding cold water causes a very powerful blast of the fuel. You should know that you should never add even a drop of water onto hot oil in a frying pan; this is the same thing. The water causes the fuel to splattering, thus spreading the fire and making it burn more intensely.
Why is water alonE nOt sufficient for RemoviNG oily dirt?
Oil is a lipid that is hydrophobic (water does not interact with it) and will form a perfect barrier between aqueous compartments; causing the oil to float on top of the water, which will spread the oil around when trying to clean it up.
How fast does oil spread through the air?
Oil is not spread through air .
What happens when you mix water and fire with oil?
The oil and water would separate (oil is lighter than water, thus it would float upon the water) Therefore the oil could catch fire and burn until it was all burned without the water putting it out
