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no, Mercury is a substanable resource meaning non waterised substance so cannot float in water
No, mercury is heavier than water. It can't float in water. It is actually a metal that is liquid at room temperature and for several degrees around that. That's why it's used in thermometers.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoGold has a specific gravity of 19.3
This means that, mass for mass, it is 19.3 times heavier than water. Mercury, with an S.G. of 13.56, is only 13.56 times heavier than water. So a nugget of gold will sink if placed on mercury. However, if you make a gold boat, it will float on a mercury sea! Try it! For more information, see 'Related links' below.
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∙ 12y agoyes my friend had some in a air tight container he put water in the container and the mercury floated to the top
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∙ 14y agoNo it will not float, iron doesnt float in it. therefore it will not float.
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∙ 15y agoNo, mercury is more dense than water, and would sink to the bottom.
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∙ 10y agoNo, mercury sinks to the bottom because its density is about 13 (!) times higher than water's is
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Can nickel float on liquid Mercury?
Strictly be density, nickel should float on mercury.
Would a quarter float in water?
It will sink in water, but it will float in mercury. Depends on what the liquid is.
Why is mercury used in float switches?
Because a float switch is used to switch on or on an electrical current. The electricity needs to flow through good conductors like metals, and these metal parts are able to float in the mercury.
The density of mercury is 5427 kgm3. If the density of water is 1.0 gmL will mercury float or sink in water?
1. The density of mercury is 13 534 kg/m3.2. Mercury sink in water.
What chemical makes copper float?
If it is a thin, small piece of copper put it in water with soap and I think it will float Copper will float in Mercury. Copper will float in Uranium Hexafluoride but good luck getting your hands on any of that.
Will lead sik or float in mercury?
it will float
Can nickel float on liquid Mercury?
Strictly be density, nickel should float on mercury.
Can iron float in any liquid?
Solid iron will float in liquid mercury. In most liquids it will sink.
Does a bowling balls float?
No, they are not bouyant. They won't float on water, but they will float on mercury.
Does cork sink or float in mercury?
Oil is denser than cork, so the cork would float.
Will wood float on mercury?
yes it will
Does mercury float on water?
No, it sinks.
Does mercury float on liquid paraffin?
No.
What would happen if you put steel in mercury?
steel will float in mercury
Does lead float or sink in liquid mercury?
Lead floats in mercury.
What mass can float in mercury?
Most materials will float in Mercury because it is so dense. A lump of Lead will float in a bath of Mercury. The well-known metals Gold, Platinum, Tungsten, Uranium and Plutonium are more dense than mercury and would sink. More specifically, any material having a density less than 13593 Kg/m3 will float in a bath of Mercury.
Would the mass on mercury float on water?
Mercury would not float on water. This is because the density of Mercury (5427kg/m3) is greater than the density of water (1000kg/m3).
