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Mercury (Hg++) is denser because its atomic structure has more mass per volume than water. Mercury is also a metal. Mercury freezes at -38.9°C (234K) and boils at 356.58°C (630K). So we see it in liquid form in most cases. Most metals are denser than water, and Mercury is a metal.
where as the Water has bonding between the two hydrogen and one oxygen atom and so on clumping molecules with each other and hence forming weak bonds density reduces. water freezes at 32o Fahrenheit (F) and boils at 212o F, its the best solvent.
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∙ 12y agoeven though mercury is a liquid at room temperature it is a metal so because of its metallic bonding its structure is more compact than water. Water is a simple molecular compound and its particles are not as compact as mercury.
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∙ 13y agoYes, mercury is more dense than iron. The density of iron is a bit under 8 grams per cubic centimeter, and that of mercury is about 13.5 grams per cubic centimeter. A piece of iron would float on liquid mercury.
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∙ 9y agoIt sure is.
Mercury is just over 13 times denser than water, at room temperature.
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∙ 15y agoYes. The specific gravity of mercury is 13.55 and of iron is 7.87.
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∙ 15y agoWhen speaking of the elements themselves, no. The Atomic Mass of Iron (Fe) is 55.845 while the atomic mass of Mercury (Hg) is 200.59.
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Why does gold sink in Mercury?
Gold is more dense than mercury
Which has a higher density iron or silicon?
Iron is more dense than silicon.
Does the element Iron float or sink in water?
yes iron does float in water yes iron does float in water
Is aluminum more dense than iron?
Yes, aluminum is approximately 2.7 times more dense than water
Is chlorine less dense or more dense than water?
more dense
Why iron ball floats on mercury?
Mercury is more dense than iron, causing it to float on the surface of mercury.
What two metals are more dense than mercury?
Osmium and gold are more dense than mercury.See the Related Questions for a complete list of the most dense elements (many of which are more dense than mercury).
Why will a block of iron float in mercury and sink in water?
The density of mercury is much greater than that of water, so the nail will not sink. The density of the nail is less than that of mercury and greater than that for water, so it sinks in the water.
Is a ton of feathers more dense than a ton of iron?
no, ether way iron is more dense than feathers
Is iron more dense than plastic?
Yes. Iron is more dense than plastic because its particles are closer together.
Why iron nail floats on mercury but sinks on water.?
Iron has a higher density than water, so it sinks in water; but is less dense than mercury so it floats.
Why does gold sink in Mercury?
Gold is more dense than mercury
Which is denser silver or mercury?
Mercury is more dense than silver.
Is iron more dense than silver?
no
Is gasoline heavier than mercury?
No. Mercury is a liquid metal and is more dense.
Is iron heavier or lighter than aluninum?
Iron is more dense.
Is the earth moon less dense than mercury?
Density of our Moon: 3.346 (g/cm3). Density of planet Mercury: 5.427 (g/cm3). So, yes, it is less dense.
