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Nonpolar molecules that have a lower density than that of water (<1g/mL) will float above water.

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Q: What type of molecules float in water?
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How do things float?

things float because they are less denser then the water. second things do not float, the molecules from the water support the molecules from the thing on the water. that is how something heavy can float. it just has to be boyent meaning it is spread out enough so there is more water molecules to hold it up. if you mean in the air it is the same concept.


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