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If you drop a piece of lead into a pool of mercury will it sink or float?
Lead would float in mercury, as it is slightly less dense. (11.3 g/cc for lead, 13.5 g/cc for mercury)
Will lead float in mercy?
Yes, as the lead is less dense than the mercury.
Does lead float or sink in liquid mercury?
Lead will sink in liquid mercury because lead is denser than mercury. Mercury is a heavy liquid metal, so most metals will sink when placed in it.
Which will sink in mercury lead ice or hydrogen and why?
To answer this question you need to know the densities of the substances Mercury = 13.534 g/cm3 Lead = 11.34 g/cm3 ice = 0.9167 g/cm3 Hydrogen = (which is a gas) = 0.00008988 g/cm3 The rule is that anything that is of lesser density will float in anything that has a greater density. Thus, none of these will sink in mercury.
Why can a lead block only float in mercury?
With a density of 13.5 g/cm3, mercury is the only liquid (at least at room temperature) denser than lead which has a density of 11.3 g/cm3.
Will a block of ice sink in mercury metal?
No, the density of water ice (0.92) is far below that of mercury (13.6) and so the ice will float on liquid mercury. Even iron density 7.85) and copper (8.73) and lead (11.3) will float on mercury but gold (density 19.6) sinks!
What mass can float in mercury?
Most materials will float in Mercury because it is so dense. A lump of Lead will float in a bath of Mercury. The well-known metals Gold, Platinum, Tungsten, Uranium and Plutonium are more dense than mercury and would sink. More specifically, any material having a density less than 13593 Kg/m3 will float in a bath of Mercury.
What liquid will lead float on?
Mercury I think From the physics point of view: any liquid that has a Density higher than Lead will allow Lead to float on it. This is why if you make Custard at just the right consistency using a specific type of flour with a specific flour to custard ratio and fill a swimming pool with the mix you could walk across it with out sinking. The reason I am not going to give specific instructions on how to do this is because if you get the custard mix right it acts a bit like quick sand if you stop moving. Once you stand still on it you start to sink and the custard mix will hold you in the swimming pool as you sink. It could be very dangerous. So no specific instruction on how that can be done, just that it is possible. That said That same mix of custard will also allow lead to float.
Can nickel float on liquid Mercury?
Yes, nickel can float on liquid mercury because the density of nickel is lower than that of mercury. This means that nickel will not sink when placed on liquid mercury, and instead will float on its surface.
Why mercury is used in hydrometer?
A hydrometer consists of a cylindrical stem and a bulb weighted with mercury or lead shot to make it float upright. Mercury has a higher density, thus a lower volume for the same weight than lead. It is a toxic liquid metal, but also more dangerous and difficult to clear up the mess when a glass hydrometer is broken
Will mercury float in ethanol?
No, mercury is denser than ethanol, so it will sink and not float.
Will wood float on mercury?
Yes, wood will float on mercury because mercury is much denser than wood. The density of mercury is about 13.6 times greater than that of wood, so wood will not sink in mercury and will actually float on its surface.
