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Gasoline floats on water. That is why water is not used on gasoline fires. The fire floats on the water and spreads rather than being smothered by the water.

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Why does gas float on water?

Gas floats on water because gas is less dense than water. The molecules in gas are farther apart and have lower mass per unit volume compared to water. This difference in density causes gas to float on top of water.


Does water float on gas?

Yes, gasoline floats on top of water. Here's a school website with a simple explanationand diagrams about why it does float on water: http://water.me.vccs.edu/courses/ENV110/lesson20_2b.htm


Does gas float on water and why?

Oil and gas are less dense than water therefore will separate and float.


Why does oil and gas float on water?

Oil and gas are less dense than water therefore will separate and float.


When water and decane are mixed which layer will float on top?

Water is denser than decane, so the water layer will sink to the bottom while the decane layer will float on top.


What liquids can float on top of water?

Oils, alcohols, and certain types of organic solvents, like acetone, can float on top of water due to their lower density. This causes them to form distinct layers when added to water, with the lighter liquid resting on top.


Ice float on top of water?

Ice float on water because the density is lower.


Suppose you put a birthday caddle in a glass of water why will the caddle float on top of the water?

It will float on top because it is less dense than water.


If gasoline is poured into liquid water will in float or sink?

Gasoline will float because it has a lighter density than water. Water has a density of 1.0 g/cm3 and gas has a density of about 0.7 g/cm3


Will diesel float or sink inwater?

Diesel will float on top of water because it has a lower density than water. This is due to the fact that diesel is less dense than water, which causes it to displace water and float on top.


Can helium float on top of water?

NO! be careful because in collage, my professor told my whole class that gases can float on top pf water.


Can solid float on top of water?

yep