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Oil floats on water because water is denser than oil.
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Why ice doesn't float on champeign?
Ice floats in water but sinks in champagne because it is less dense that pure water, but denser than the alcohol in champagne.
What is least dense cork or lead?
Cork is less dense than water because it floats. Both glass and Mercury (a metal) are 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
Which is denser liquid water or ice answer?
liquid water because as water freezes it creates crystallized forms of its molecules expanding the area it takes up, which is why ice floats because it is less dense then the liquid form
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.
Why kerosene floats on water?
kerosene floats on water because kerosene is less denser than water
Which is denser sodium or zinc?
Zinc is denser, because a pellet of it will sink in water. Sodium is not as dense as water, because it floats on thre surface ], when reacting with water.
What is waters characteristics because of hydrogen bonding?
Liquid water is denser than ice,Ice floats on top of liquid water.
Do an object that floats in water will sink in mercury?
If an object floats in water it will also float in the much denser mercury
Is oil denser then water?
No. It is less dense. That's why it floats above water.
Does the Gasoline is denser than pure water?
nope, gas floats on water
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.
Why balsa wood is denser than water?
No, that is why it floats. It is less dense than water
Why is it that ship floats deeper in fresh water than in the sea water?
sea water is denser.
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.
Why does egg sink in fresh water but in salt water it floats?
Salt water is denser than fresh.
Is a marble denser than water?
Yes if it floats. Does Marble float in water? If not then the answer is no.
