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No. Oil floats on water because it is less dense than water.
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What is the tool in science that if you put in water it doesn't sink and in olive oil it does?
When you put a science tool in water it doesn't sink and in olive oil it does sink
Why does water sink in oil?
Oil does not sink in water. Almost all oils and fats are less dense than water so they will float.
Will balloon filled with water sink in oil?
Water is denser than oil, so yes, it will sink. That is true whether the water is inside a balloon or not.
Can temperature make oil sink in water?
Yes, it may make oil sink if at some temperature the density of water goes lesser than that of oil.
Why does sand oil and maple surup sink in water?
more dense substances sink, less dense substances float. oil will not sink in water, it will float, it is less dense.
Would sinkers in water sink in oil?
Oil is less dense than water, so it would not be able to support what water cannot, therefore a sinker that sinks in water would sink in oil.
Does an object sink faster in water vinegar or vegatable oil?
why does an object sink
Do oil sink or float in water?
Float.
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 does a fluid sink or rise?
it matters if it lighter or more dense so if you put oil in water together the oil will sink to the bottom and the water will stay at the top
Will crude oil float on water or sink?
Most (but not all) oil is less dense than water. That oil which is less dense than water will float. That oil which is denser than water will sink.
Is USP mineral oil soluble in water?
No, it is not. Oil and water do not mix. If you pour oil into water, the oil will float to the surface. If you pour water into oil, the water will sink to the bottom and the oil will float on top.
