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Q: Why would an object float in water but sink in rubbing alcohol?
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Will objects float better in rubbing alcohol or water?

water


What is the adhesive difference between rubbing alcohol and water?

Water contains no alcohol or oils, as rubbing alcohol does.


When rubbing alcohol and water mix does rubbing alcohol make water disappear?

No, it is just a diluted mixutre of alcohol.


Does water or rubbing alcohol dissolve the fastest?

Rubbing alcohol evaporates faster than Pepsi.


What is inside rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol contain water, methanol or isopropyl alcohol, a dye.


Which will an ice cube last the longest in- water or rubbing alcohol?

Rubbing alcohol, because water takes out all of the coolness of an ice cube whistle rubbing alcohol keeps it in.


Can you use rubbing alcohol in your bath water?

is it safe to take a bath in rubbing alcohol.


Why does ice float on water but sinks in methylated spirits?

The density of rubbing alcohol is 75% that of water. Thus ice (frozen water which is roughly equal in density to liquid water), sinks in rubbing alcohol since it has more mass per cubic millimeter than the alcohol does. In order to float, the object would have to be less dense than the alcohol per cubic space.


What is rubbing alcohol made?

It is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water and agents added to make the alcohol unpalatable to drink and sometimes colorants. There are two common types of rubbing alcohol, Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol and Ethyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol.


What is rubbing alcohol made of?

It is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water and agents added to make the alcohol unpalatable to drink and sometimes colorants. There are two common types of rubbing alcohol, Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol and Ethyl Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol.


Can you put salt in water to make an object float?

If the object does not quite float in water, adding salt to the water might make the object float, yes.


What has a higher specific heat water or rubbing alcohol?

rubbing alcohol has higher specific heat