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Why is it that wax paper does not get wet when you sprinkle water on it?
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∙ 13y ago
Water doesn't stick to wax because there is no adhesion meaning the molecules don't stick to the wax, but they stick to each other, also known as hydrogen bonding. This causes the water to bead up and take up the least surface space it can. They are attracted to groups on a hydrophilic surface (water-loving) such as glass.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoWax paper has wax on it and wax is waterproof
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When wax is rubbed on cloth the cloth becomes waterproof why?
the force of cohesion bw water molecules is smaller than the force adhesion bw water & cloth molecules so the cloth molecules becomes wet with water,but if a little wax is rubbed over it then the force of adhesion bw water & wax molecules becomes smaller than the cohesive force bw water molecules.So the water cannot make the cloth wet now
Examples of reversible and irreversible changes?
Some are...melting icecandle burningstretching rubber bandmelting of waxdry and wet clothesmelting of chocolatesmelting of ice lollies !!!
What happens when paper gets wet?
When paper gets wet, the cellulose fibers absorb the water and swell. The wet paper becomes larger in all dimensions -- thicker as well as wider and longer -- than it was when dry. Papers that have a pronounced grain direction usually swell more across the grain than they do along the grain. If the paper is wetted unevenly or incompletely, it will warp or cockle as the wetter parts expand more than the drier parts. Water-soluble inks, stains, and dirt will also be dissolved in the water, and carried towards the edge of the wetted area, resulting in blurred writing and tide lines. If wet paper dries unevenly, or if it is not put under pressure during the last part of the drying process, the warping and cockling that happened when it was wet can become more or less permanent. If wet paper dries slowly, with insufficent air circulation, it can easily grow mold.
Are quilted paper towels more absorbent than regular paper towels?
Yes ! Because the waves hold the paper together when wet more effectively than normal paper towel where the water would just run off.
Why don't seeds need soil to germinate?
A plant can also germinate in wet cotton wool.because even soft things such as a wet cloth or a wet paper towelGenerally, seeds need water to grow in soil so that means that yes.
Why don't milk cartons get wet in water?
Wax was applied to the paper, to make it waterproof
Why do water particles become taller on wax paper than on a table top?
Water cannot wet the wax and thus its surface tension pulls it into small balls. Water apparently can wet some material of the table top so it spreads out in a wide thin layer.
What happens when you dip your fingers into a bowl of water does skin get wet?
no, actually your skin makes an instant wax barrier before it is inserted into water preventing it from getting wet. When you remove it from water, the wax barrier disappears!
Why does water make paper curl?
beacause its wet and when paper is wet it you can do and make lots of stuff with it
Where are the water particles on a wet paper towel?
They adsorbed onto the paper fibers, which they wet very easily.
How do you get wax off a marble tile?
The easiest way is to get a blow-dryer, heat up the wax until it gets warm, and wipe the wet wax away with a towel of any sort. Paper towels are recommended.
What happens when putting a paper in a glass of water?
the paper will become wet and will tear.
Which of these is adsorbent plastic paper or foil?
both foil and plastic repel water while water will wet paper so the answer is PAPER.
Is it okay for roofing paper to get wet?
Yes. The water will run off and it drys quickly. Even if they lay shingles on wet paper, it will dry.
When wax is rubbed on cloth the cloth becomes waterproof why?
the force of cohesion bw water molecules is smaller than the force adhesion bw water & cloth molecules so the cloth molecules becomes wet with water,but if a little wax is rubbed over it then the force of adhesion bw water & wax molecules becomes smaller than the cohesive force bw water molecules.So the water cannot make the cloth wet now
What happens when you put paper clip into water?
no. because they are solid metal.
When planting seed why is it important to keep the paper towel wet?
its important because if you don't keep the paper wet since the seed needs the water to grow (and its only source is the paper towel that is wet) if you let that water dry up the seed will not grow or get its nutients =D hope that helps =]
