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No, in general most oils are LESS dense than water.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoOil floats on top of water. Oil is less dense.
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Does oil float on fresh water?
yes , because oil is less denser than water
Will a cotton ball float on oil and water?
Yes it will float until it is less denser than oil and water. But just after increasing its density by absorbing enough water or oil it will start sinking.
Why is wood denser than water?
Most types of wood are not denser than water--they float in/on water. For the wood types that are denser than water, the explanation is that they contain molecules that are denser than water (e.g. resin) and the average distance between molecules is smaller.
What medium does light pass slower than air?
Most mediums, especially those that are denser than air. This includes water, and glass.Most mediums, especially those that are denser than air. This includes water, and glass.Most mediums, especially those that are denser than air. This includes water, and glass.Most mediums, especially those that are denser than air. This includes water, and glass.
Why would the desk float if you threw a key and a wooden desk into a lake?
the key is denser than the water the water is denser than the desk
Why oil is more denser than juice?
Juice is much denser than oil. Juice will sink and some what combine with water while oil floats on top of water.
What Oil floats on water because it is denser true or false?
Oil floats on water because water is denser than oil.
Which is denser oil or water?
what i think is oil is denser because denser mean mass which is heavy and that is why the oil goes on the bottom when you add oil with water
Why does a small pebble sink in water?
because a pebble is denser than water thus making it sink oil is not denser than water.
Is mustard oil denser than water?
yes
Does oil float on fresh water?
yes , because oil is less denser than water
Does water have greater density than oil?
No, water has more density than oil. If something denser than water(Eg=Iron) is dropped to water, it sinks, while less denser will float. Oil floats on water. Really I've tested it
Is vegetable oil denser than mouthwash?
Oil has a density of about 0.8 - 0.9. Mouthwash (which is naminly water) has a density of about 1. So no, mouthwash is denser.
Why would a small pebble sink and an oil tanker floats?
Because a pebble is denser than water thus making it sink oil is not denser than water. you can test this by pouring some oil in a glass of water it floats on top of the water it doesn't sink it is the same theory with the oil tanker in the sea.
Is chloroform denser than water and oil?
Yes It Is! because of its chlorine content.
Is cooking oil denser than water?
Olive oil is not denser than water. This can be verified by placing olive oil and water together and observing how olive oil stays on top of the water, proving itself to be lessdense.
How is water more denser then lavender oil?
Water and Lavender oil make two layers when mixed. The upper layer is oil ans lower one is water. This proves that water is denser.
