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Water is heavier than oil. Oil floats on water.
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Why oil cannot be mixed with water?
because oil is a heavier liquid and water is a lighter liquid. you can see this by pouring some water and oil in a glass cup and wait until it settles. you can see that oil will be on the bottom and water will be on top.
How can the coast guard clean the water if oil is mixed with sea water?
They cant oil seeps to the bottom of the ocean. So it doesnt matter as long as the pipe is plugged
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.
What happens if oil and water are mixed together without an emulsifier?
Water is denser than oil because particles in the oil are more separated between each other than in water. This results in oil rising to the top, while water stays at the bottom of the recipient.
How can you tell if there is water in your oil?
Check the oil on your dipstick. If the engine is warm, the oil level will be high and look milky or light brownish. If the engine is cold, the oil level will be high and you will be able to see water droplets on the end of the dipstick. If the oil is mixed with the water it will be grey. If not the water will be at the bottom.
What is the creamy colored fluid coming from the coolant tank?
if it is a creamy color coming from a radiator look in the oil by looking at the inside bottom of the cap,if it is creamy too,then you have a blown head gasket. that creamy color is water and oil mixed oil mixed in with the water, you got a blown gasket
How can you tell if there is water in your motor oil?
Check the oil on your dipstick. If the engine is warm, the oil level will be high and look milky or light brownish. If the engine is cold, the oil level will be high and you will be able to see water droplets on the end of the dipstick. If the oil is mixed with the water it will be grey. If not the water will be at the bottom.
Where will dence liquid least likely to be found at?
The denser a liquid is the farther down in will be if mixed with other liquids. For example, if you mix oil and water the water will fall to the bottom while the oil will float to the top because oil is less dense when compared to water.
What rises when oil and water are mixed together?
The oil will rise to the top and float on the water.
Why water can not extinguish oil fire?
the water goes to the bottom of the oil
Why the oil stays on the surface if you mixed in water?
Oil is not as dense as water. So, even when they are mixed, the water molecules can still slide down in between the oil molecules, thereby causing the oil molecules to form a layer on the surface of the water.
Will honey dissolve in water without stirring?
Only if blended and mixed in on a continual basis
