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Because the iron is more dense; it has more atoms per cubic whatever.
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Why iron nail sinks in water?
its density is greater than water, so it sinks.
What is one difference between water and iron?
Water (H2O) is a chemical compound and iron (Fe) is a chemical element.
Why does rust weight more?
Talking about Iron. Rust is an oxide of Iron. Basically Iron that rusts has captured Oxygen from the air around it in a chemical reaction - a slow one thankfully! The weight increase is due to the attached Oxygen.
How do Li Na and K react to water?
one of them fizzes in the water and moves around really fast, the other one sinks and fizzes and last but not least i think "k" lights up in the red water!
Determine the weight of one liter of water at 5 c in pounds?
determine the weight of one liter of water at 5c in pounds?
Why iron nail sinks in water?
its density is greater than water, so it sinks.
What is the best brand for cast iron sinks?
Kohler is one of the top rated brands when it comes to sinks, cast iron or otherwise. They are available at Lowe's, Home Depot, and Berry Home Centers.
How much weight can water support?
It depends on the density (the mass per unit volume) not just the weight. That is why a one ton anchor sinks while a 100,000 ton ship floats.
What happens to water level when something sinks or floats?
A floating object always displaces an amount of water of the same weight of the object. An object that sinks displaces the amount of fluid equal to the objects volume. Water levels rise. So to calculate either, you would need to know the weight or the volume. One other comment, the amounts are different between objects in fresh water and objects in salt water
Where can one find cast iron kitchen sinks?
Cast iron kitchen sinks can be found at many popular retail locations such as Lowes and Sears. Additionally, any local plumbing company can direct you to a company close buy that sells them if you are having trouble locating one.
Why does a ship made of iron floats while a piece of iron sinks?
Because the ship contains a large amount of air in it. But iron nail doesn't have any space to contain air in it. Air is a lightest thing. That can't sink in water. This method is used in submarines to sink it. There is a tank in the submarine. When they need to sink it they fill the tank with water. To float it they use to fill the tank with air.
When you put salt water into tap water which one sinks?
Salt water as it is more dense than water.
What are the current trends in modern bath sinks?
One of the trendiest varieties of bathroom sinks are vessel sinks--these sinks have a free-standing bowl that is mounted to a countertop, reminiscent of old wash basins. These are available in glass, porcelain, cast iron, and even marble. For fixtures, brushed nickel is the trendiest finish.
Soap or styrofoam which one floats?
Styrofoam floats on water, Soap sinks.
Does a real diamond sink or float in water?
A diamond sinks in water. There is only one stone that floats, pumice.
Why does coffee powder sinks in water?
because it's density is more than one
Which one has more density the one that floats or sinks?
sinks
