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It depends on the type of plastic. Some plastics are less dense than water and float, others are more dense than water and sink. It also matters whether the plastic is hollow or not. For example, polystyrene is more dense than water and sinks, unless you blow gas into it while it's setting to make styrofoam, which floats. Poly(ethylene terephthalate), the kind of plastic used to make soda bottles, will sink... unless you make a soda bottle out of it and put the cap on, in which case the trapped air inside will make it float.
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Does objects that float in water float in salt water?
Yes. Salt water has a slightly higher density then fresh water which means its a little easier for things to float in salt water. So if it floats in fresh water it will certainly float in salt water.
Is it easier to sink or float in salt water?
it is easier to float, salt water has a higher density. The more salt, the easier it is to float.
Is it eaiser to float in salt water than fresh water?
It is easier to float in salt water than in fresh water.
Will wax float in salt water?
Yes because if wax floats in Bayer then it will definitely float in salt water because the salt in the sea water acts as a supporting agent and will help it to float. :)
How does salt effect an object float in water?
No, salt gets dissolved in water. Fresh water floats above salt water. In places with little mixing (fjords) there can be a several centimeter thick layer of fresh water above the salt water.
Does a piece of plastic float in salt water?
"Plastic" isn't a single thing. There are very light plastics that float in salt water, and very dense plastics that do not.
Will a egg float in salt water?
Yes, and egg will float in salt water.
Does objects that float in water float in salt water?
Yes. Salt water has a slightly higher density then fresh water which means its a little easier for things to float in salt water. So if it floats in fresh water it will certainly float in salt water.
Is it easier to sink or float in salt water?
it is easier to float, salt water has a higher density. The more salt, the easier it is to float.
Will an objects float better in water or salt water?
an object will float on salt water best
Why does salt float?
Salt is soluble in water, doesn't float.
How do objects float higher in salt water?
Objects float higher in salt water due the density caused by the salt, the more salt present in the water the higher the object will float.
Will an egg float in salt water or tap water?
Eggs float in salt water but not in tap water, which is a fresh water. This is because salt water is more dense than fresh water.
Why does salt float in water?
Yes . Egg float in salt water because salt water is much densier than pure water
Does salt float in water?
Yes . Egg float in salt water because salt water is much densier than pure water
If you float in salt water what will you do in fresh water?
If you just barely float in salt water, you will sink in fresh water.
Is it easier to float in salt water or fresh water?
It is definitely easier yo float in salt water.
