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Q: If you pour some oil into a glass of water will it sink or float?
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Does a glass float or sink in water?

It depends on the shape of the fork and the material from which it is made. Most non-metal (wood, plastic) forks will float. Metal forks will sink unless they are shaped to have a large enough surface area on the bottom.


Do ceramic float or sink?

a solid ceramic object would sink. however, if the object is displacing enough water proportional to it's weight, then it will float. If you put an empty glass bowl in the water, it will float; but if you allow water in, it will sink. This applies to ceramics.


Is USP mineral oil soluble in water?

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Will a marker float or sink in water?

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Will arsenic float or sink in pure water?

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What is it easier to float in salt water than fresh water?

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How do you separate a mixture of sand salt and oil?

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Will scoria float or sink in water?

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Does a rubber band float?

Yes and no. Rubber bands can float and sink in water. They will float on the water for awhile and then will sink. But not all the time the rubber bands will float on the water for awhile. Sometimes it will immediately sink.


Does milk sink or float in water?

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