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.
even 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.
Yes, 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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Mercury is just over 13 times denser than water, at room temperature.
Yes. The specific gravity of mercury is 13.55 and of iron is 7.87.
When 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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Gold is more dense than mercury
Iron is more dense than silicon.
yes iron does float in water yes iron does float in water
Yes, aluminum is approximately 2.7 times more dense than water
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Mercury is more dense than iron, causing it to float on the surface of 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).
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.
no, ether way iron is more dense than feathers
Yes. Iron is more dense than plastic because its particles are closer together.
Iron has a higher density than water, so it sinks in water; but is less dense than mercury so it floats.
Gold is more dense than mercury
Mercury is more dense than silver.
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No. Mercury is a liquid metal and is more dense.
Iron is more dense.
Density of our Moon: 3.346 (g/cm3). Density of planet Mercury: 5.427 (g/cm3). So, yes, it is less dense.