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Salt water is more dense than fresh water because salt water has more mass than fresh water.
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Why does fresh water float on salt water?
Freshwater is less dense than saltwater, and so it tends to float on top, as less dense things tend to float on denser things.
Why does freshwater float on saltwater?
Salt water is denser hence HEAVIER then fresh water, Salt Water has a density of 1.02g/ml and Fresh Water has a density of 1.00g/ml.
Is a lake freshwater or saltwater?
Most are natural freshwater, but some may be saltwater.
Why would egg float in saltwater and and not freshwater?
Salt water has a higher density. The general rule is that an object will float if it has less density than the liquid in which it is placed.
Is there more salt water or freshwater?
There is by far more saltwater in the world. The oceans of the world are saltwater, and by volume the oceans compose over ninety percent of Earth's water.
Which are denser freshwater fish or saltwater fish?
Salt water is more denser because if you put fresh water into salt water than it wil be in the middle of the measurment cup so salt water is more denser .
Why will an egg float in saltwater other than freshwater?
cuz saltwater is more dense than freshwater
Is there more saltwater than freshwater on the earth?
There is much more saltwater than freshwater. All of the oceans are made up of saltwater for example.
How do objects float in salt water?
An object will float when it is less dense than the liquid around it. Because saltwater is denser than freshwater, it is easier for an object to float.
Is Lake Powell freshwater or saltwater?
Most lakes contain freshwater. From this fact, I'm assuming it is made out of freshwater, rather than saltwater.
What are the densities of freshwater and saltwater?
the densities are different (Saltwater has a greater density than freshwater.)
Is saltwater more dense than freshwater?
nope saltwater
Which is more expensive a saltwater fishing pole or a freshwater fishing pole?
Saltwater,Saltwater rods are typically longer and stronger than freshwater rods. I personally use saltwater "Surf" rods for freshwater fishing.www.southernohiopaylakes.proboards.com
Should competitive swimmers train in a salt water pool?
No. Saltwater is denser than freshwater, and your body will be more buoyant. You will be higher in the water and, therefore, will have less water resistance. You will swim faster, but will not get as good a workout as in freshwater.
Does saltwater cool faster than freshwater?
No
Why is it easier to float in saltwater than in freashwater?
Because saltwater is more dense than freshwater.
Why would it be easier to control saltwater than freshwater blooms?
predicting would it be easier to control saltwater or freshwater blooms explain
