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Oil is lighter than water due to it's lower specific gravity, specific gravity being the "density" of a fluid relative to water.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt's not! Oil is lighter than water, it's a density thing.
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Is water lighter than vegetable oil?
No water is heavier then oil.
What is the weight of oil?
weight of oil is lighter than water
When a ocean spills why does the oil float on water?
Oil is lighter than water.
Which is lighter- vegetable oil or white vinegar?
Vegetable oil is lighter than pure water, which in turn is (somewhat) lighter than white vinegar.
Does water float on petrol?
Yes - Oil is lighter than water. Petrol, or gasoline, floats on water because it is lighter that water.
Is oil and water the same thing?
No. Oil is a thicker liquid than water, although it is lighter than it and floats on top of it.
What happens when a mixture of oil and water are left to stand?
It will separate and the oil will float to the top, as it is lighter than water.
Does mustard oil mix in water?
Yes mustard seed floats on water as it is lighter than water
How does oil catch fire on water?
oil is lighter than water so it on top of the water and it can burn!
Is oil lighter or glycerin?
oil is lighter than glycerin.
Dose all plastic float in oil?
plastic will float in water because it is lighter than oil
Why doesn't water put out burning oil?
Because the water just pushes the oil around. The oil is lighter than water so it will stay on top and burn.
