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Floating is the another name for the force called buoyancy and buoyancy is reliant on the density of the floater and the liquid the floater is floating in. The less dense the floater is, the more buoyant the floater will be. Salt, when added to water, makes the water more dense than the water by itself. This can be seen in an obvious way by filling a glass of water to the top and adding salt to it. It won't overflow as long as the salt is added in a form that dissolves rapidly. The volume doesn't increase, but the salt's mass is now added to the water's mass resulting in more mass for a similar volume. the formula for density is mass/volume. But that's not the whole story. The volume of water actually decreases when salt is added, so the effect on the density of the water is increased. Salt is an electrolyte. When dissolved the sodium and chlorine ions freely associate with the water. The presence of the ions causes an effect called electrostiction, which results in the water's molecular structure changing to a more compact form (bending if you will), which causes the volume to decrease. Since the density (mass/volume) of the human body (being over 60% water) is very close to the density of water, people may or may not float in water. Adding salt to the water increases the density of the water, not only through the added mass, but also by pulling the water molecules closer together. The increased density of the salt water will result in the increased buoyancy of the floater.
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Will wax float in salt water?
Yes because if wax floats in Bayer then it will definitely float in salt water because the salt in the sea water acts as a supporting agent and will help it to float. :)
Is it easier to sink or float in salt water?
it is easier to float, salt water has a higher density. The more salt, the easier it is to float.
Is it eaiser to float in salt water than fresh water?
Yes, it is easier to float in salt water than in fresh water due to salt water's higher density. The salt content in the water increases its buoyancy, making it easier for objects and people to float on the surface.
Does objects that float in water float in salt water?
Yes. Salt water has a slightly higher density then fresh water which means its a little easier for things to float in salt water. So if it floats in fresh water it will certainly float in salt water.
Do objects float more in salt water or fresh water?
Objects float more in salt water compared to fresh water because salt water is denser. The increased density of salt water provides greater buoyancy for objects, allowing them to float more easily than in fresh water.
Will wax float in salt water?
Yes because if wax floats in Bayer then it will definitely float in salt water because the salt in the sea water acts as a supporting agent and will help it to float. :)
How does salt help us to float?
It increases water density
Do objects float the same in salt water and fresh water?
objects float better because chemicals help make the objects float higher. the more salt the higher the things go
Is it easier to sink or float in salt water?
it is easier to float, salt water has a higher density. The more salt, the easier it is to float.
Will a egg float in salt water?
Yes, and egg will float in salt water.
Will an objects float better in water or salt water?
an object will float on salt water best
Why does salt float?
Salt is soluble in water, doesn't float.
How do objects float higher in salt water?
Objects float higher in salt water due the density caused by the salt, the more salt present in the water the higher the object will float.
Does salt float in water?
Yes . Egg float in salt water because salt water is much densier than pure water
Why does salt float in water?
Yes . Egg float in salt water because salt water is much densier than pure water
Is it easier to float in salt water or fresh water?
It is definitely easier yo float in salt water.
If you float in salt water what will you do in fresh water?
If you just barely float in salt water, you will sink in fresh water.
