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Yes - Oil is lighter than water. Petrol, or gasoline, floats on water because it is lighter that water.
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Does oil float on petrol?
pertol,water and motor oil
Does motor oil float on petrol?
pertol,water and motor oil
Will petrol float or sink in water?
It'll float, and give that iridiscent sheen on the surface.
Will ice float in gasoline?
No, the density of frozen water is less than petrol's.
Can you set fire to a river?
Petrol will float on the surface of water, as petrol is less dense than water. So, it would be possible to set fire to a river, provided petrol is poured over the surface first!
Does petrol float?
yes
What happens when ice and patrol are in the same container?
when ice and petrol are in same container ,ice will float on the surface of petrol, because ice is a frozen form of water .As water floats on oil it can not mix in it.
Why water should not be used to put off fire caused by petrol?
It actually is used, but only to cool the burning structures. If you add water to a large oil or gas fire, it would carry the burning fuel around, since the fuel is lighter and will float on the water.
Is diesel fuel heavier than water?
Yes, diesel will float on top of water. This is because the petrol will weigh less than the water will weigh, therefore it will float on top of the heavier substance.
Is water heavier than petrol?
is petrol haver than water
Why does petrol pour out the plug hole on my lawn mower?
Carburetor float is stuck open.
Does diesel float on petrol?
In my experience if allowed to sit still they will separate, gasoline to the top.
