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Would a human finger sink or float?
A human finger would generally float in water due to its density being lower than that of water. However, factors like oil or other substances on the finger could affect this.
What will happen when a membrane sac filled with large molecules of oil is suspended in a beaker of water?
The oil molecules will not mix with the water because they are hydrophobic, causing the oil-filled sac to remain intact. The oil sac will float in the water due to the difference in density between oil and water. Over time, the oil molecules may slowly diffuse out of the sac into the water, depending on the permeability of the membrane.
Suppose a boat engine leaks 938 milliliters of oil into a lake the mass of this spilled oil is 823 grams the oil will not mix with the lake water which statement is true?
Reading the question carefully, we find twostatementsthat we may assume are true:1). "The mass of this spilled oil is 823 grams."2). "The oil will not mix with the lake water."
Lipids in water?
Lipids are insoluble, so they will form a layer on top of the water, much like when oil from a spillage will float above the water's surface, as it is less dense than the water. They will not dissolve.
Why oil does not mix with water?
Oil is non-polar, meaning it does not have a charge, while water is polar, with positive and negative charges. This difference in polarity causes them to repel each other, preventing them from mixing. Additionally, oil molecules are larger and have weaker intermolecular forces, making them less likely to dissolve in water.
Will a cotton ball float on oil and water?
Yes it will float until it is less denser than oil and water. But just after increasing its density by absorbing enough water or oil it will start sinking.
Does a ball float in water higher than in oil?
Yes, it does, because oil is lighter than water. The ball will sink more in oil than in water.
Does rubber ball float on oil?
it will, unless the specific gravity of the ball is greater that the oil, if it is, it will sink. But I doubt that it is
An object floats when its density is?
It depends on what you want to float it on. For instance if you want to float a ball in oil the ball's density must be less than the oil's density.
Do oil sink or float in water?
Float.
Is USP mineral oil soluble in water?
No, it is not. Oil and water do not mix. If you pour oil into water, the oil will float to the surface. If you pour water into oil, the water will sink to the bottom and the oil will float on top.
Will vinegar float in oil?
No. Oil will float on vinegar as vinegar has the same density as water.
Will the materials that float on water also float on oil?
It depends on the density of the materials and the type of oil. In general, materials that are less dense than oil will float on oil, while materials that are more dense than oil will sink. Oil has a lower density than water, so materials that float on water may or may not float on oil.
Why does oil and gas float on water?
Oil and gas are less dense than water therefore will separate and float.
What objects float in water oil and syrup?
oil
What substances will float in water?
oil
Does plastic ball float on oil?
Yes, a plastic ball will float on oil. This is because plastic is less dense than oil, causing it to float on the surface. The principle at work here is buoyancy, where an object will float if it is less dense than the fluid it is placed in. In this case, the plastic ball is less dense than the oil, allowing it to float.
