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No, it sinks.
That is an absolute answer for an ideal piece of Limestone and pure water. However in day to day life we we can observe limestone floating on warter if
a) limestone is porous with air trapped in it , and/or
b) water is not pure containing heavier substances dissolved in it like salts etc.
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Limestone is not that porous! In fact most limestone is barely porous at all.
It is correct that solid objects are more buoyant in brine or similar aqueous solutions more dense than pure water, but the difference is by no means enough to make a piece of rock float.
What else can I help you with?
Does octane sink or float in water?
Octane is less dense than water, so it will float on the surface of water.
Does limestone in well water harm the human body?
Is limestone in well water harmful to the human body
Can a egg can or can't float in water?
an egg can float in salt water.
Does an egg float in regular water?
no an egg does not float in regular water.
Why does limewater disslove in rainwater?
Limewater IS dissolved in water. Limestone dissolves in water because the mineral calcite it comprises of is soluble. This is why limestone dissolves in water.
Would limestone float in water?
One word answer: No
Is limestone heavier than granite?
No, granite is usually heavier than limestone. Granite is a denser and more compact rock, composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica, while limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily made of calcite.
What gave limestone the name limestone?
Limestone is called limestone because it has lime in it from the sea water it if formed in.
Mass of limestone when mixed with water?
You need to specify the quantities of both the limestone and the water.
Can jeremejevite float on water?
Jeremejevite does not float on water.
What are the results of can water float on water?
Yes, water can float on water. This is because of surface tension, which allows objects with a lower density than water to float on its surface. Items like boats or water bugs can float because of this phenomenon.
Why doesn't fish float on water?
fish does float on water!
Is tent can float in water?
There are tents designed to Float in water. But not all tents designed to float.
Will sand float in water will soil float in water?
Soil floats on water!
Will a styrofoam cup float or sink in water?
A styrofoam cup will float in water because styrofoam is less dense than water, causing it to displace water and float.
Does feldspar float in water?
No, feldspar does not float in water because it is more dense than water. When placed in water, feldspar will sink to the bottom.
Does octane sink or float in water?
Octane is less dense than water, so it will float on the surface of water.
