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lower density than water.

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Why kerosene floats on water?

kerosene floats on water because kerosene is less denser than water


Which liquid floats on top water or kerosene?

When water and kerosene are mixed kerosene will float on top.


Why kerosene float on water?

Kerosene is less dense than water.


Why is it not advisable to pour water on a kerosene caused fire?

Pouring water on a kerosene fire may cause splashes of hot/burning kerosene and water to splatter, due to the fact that kerosene is not miscible in water.


Is kerosene is denser than water?

Kerosene is less dense than water.


Are kerosene and oil soluble?

No. Kerosene is an organic compound. and water is a non-organic compound. (kerosene : non-polar Water : polar). As water is a polar solvent kerosene is not soluble in it. but kerosene is soluble in ethyl alcohol which is a non-polar solvent.


Is kerosene in water a suspension a solution or a colloid?

Kerosene is a colloid. :))


Does kerosene float on water-?

no, beacuse there is more sugars patick present in it so it floats


When can liquid water remain above 100 degrees Celsius?

Water can remain liquid at a temperature above 100 degrees, C., when the pressure on it is greater than the pressure found at average sea level.


Freezing point of kerosene water mixture?

oint of kerosene is -22F


Which spreads faster on the floor water or kerosene?

Water spreads faster. Kerosene is an oild with higher viscosity.


Why kerosene oil is not dissolved in water?

kerosene does not dissolve in water because it is a non polar liquid while water is polar so due to different nature they are insoluble. kerosene due to less density floats over water surface.