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∙ 14y agoHi,
This is because of the lower density of Iron than Mercury. Low density Products will float on the higher density liquids.
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∙ 7y agoIron has a higher density than water, so it sinks in water; but is less dense than mercury so it floats.
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∙ 14y agoBecause Mercury has got a much higher density.
Mercury is a lot more heavy than Iron
Iron is a lot heavier than water, hence it will sink in water.
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∙ 13y agoIt is because density of ice is less than that of Mercury.
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∙ 13y agoyes it will mercury is more dense than iron casing it to float on the surface.
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What is denser than water so water will float?
Anything that doesn't float in water is less dense than water, say iron? So if you drop an iron bar into a glass of water, you can say that the iron sinks or you can interpret it as the water floats? If you are referring to liquid, then mercury.
Will a solid piece of iron float in a sample of mercury?
Look at the density of each substance. Iron is less dense than mercury, so yes, it will float.
Why does iron float in a pool of mercury while gold sinks?
It is function of the density of the three metals. The density of iron is less than that of mercury, but the density of gold is greater. Density of iron: 7.86 g/cm3 Density of mercury: 13.53 g/cm3 Density of gold: 19.3 g/cm3 Anything more dense than a liquid will sink in that liquid, and anything less dense will float. For comparison, the density of water is only 1 g/cm3, so all three would sink in a pool of water. Styrofoam for instance is less dense than water and so it floats in water.
How do you separate wood shaving and iron filing?
You can put the mixture in water where the wood will float and the the iron sink, or separate them with a magnet, where the iron will be attracted and the wood will not.
How can you make a piece of iron metal float?
if u made the piece ofmetal hollow it can float unless its density is larger than the water densityANSWER:If you make it displace more water than what makes it sink, it will float, as in a ships hull. If you make pontoons out of it, it will float. If you make an enclosed shape that contains enough air, it will float. There should be less density in the item than the water.
Does the element Iron float or sink in water?
yes iron does float in water yes iron does float in water
Will a block of ice sink in mercury metal?
No, the density of water ice (0.92) is far below that of mercury (13.6) and so the ice will float on liquid mercury. Even iron density 7.85) and copper (8.73) and lead (11.3) will float on mercury but gold (density 19.6) sinks!
Can iron float in any liquid?
Solid iron will float in liquid mercury. In most liquids it will sink.
Does a lump of iron float?
Solid iron will float in liquid Mercury. In most liquids it will sink.
Why iron ball floats on mercury?
Mercury is more dense than iron, causing it to float on the surface of mercury.
What is denser than water so water will float?
Anything that doesn't float in water is less dense than water, say iron? So if you drop an iron bar into a glass of water, you can say that the iron sinks or you can interpret it as the water floats? If you are referring to liquid, then mercury.
Is there any fluid dense enough to float a piece of iron or is it possible to make water dense enough to float the iron by adding salt to it?
-- The density of iron near room temperature is around 7.9 gm/cc, whereas at the same temperature, mercury is liquid with a density around 13.5 gm/cc. A lump of iron will float nicely in a bowl of mercury at room temperature. -- Don't forget that aircraft carriers and battleships are also pieces of iron, and that they float nicely in water.
Why iron floats on water?
Iron doesn't float. To float it has to be lighter than water. It is heavier.
Why do iron bob float in mercury?
the iron bob floats in mercury because it density is less than mercurys density
Will a solid piece of iron float in a sample of mercury?
Look at the density of each substance. Iron is less dense than mercury, so yes, it will float.
Does iron box float on water when density of iron is less than water?
Yes it would float
How do you make an iron float?
the modern iron has a small "shell" to hold the water in it now if its empty and is in water it may float from the air inside the iron
