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Because ice is denser than the oil and alcohol.

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Why does ice float in oil?

Ice is less dense than oil, which means it weighs less per unit of volume compared to the oil. This difference in density causes the ice to float on top of the oil when they are in the same container.


In which liquids will an ice cube float?

in water or anything which is denser than ice


Why does ice or oil float on water?

Because ice and oil are less dense that water.


Does ice float in all oil?

no because some oil have a heavier density


Why does alcohol float on the oil?

The alcohol is less dense than the water, so it floats up to meet the density needs.


What type of liquid has a close density to vegetable oil?

Rubbing alcohol is less dense, it will float on top ofvegetableoil.


What floats in ethyl alcohol?

Most solids and liquids that are less dense than ethyl alcohol will float in it. Some examples include oil, wax, and certain types of plastic. However, materials that are more dense than ethyl alcohol, such as most metals, will sink in it.


Does oil float on all liquids?

No. Depending on the purity, ethanol (the alcohol in booze) can float on kerosene, but only barely. For the most part, yes.


What would happen if you mixed water olive oil and an ice cube?

if you were to add water an ice cube an olive oil the water would be on the bottom and the oil would be on top and the ice cube wuld float inside of the olive oil.


Are there other solids besides ice and water that will float in the same liquid?

Oil/petroleum (gasoline?) will float on top of water as well.


Which has a lower boiling point A alcohol B water C oil or D ice?

oil


What substances float on oil?

All materials with a density greater than the density of this oil.