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I believe so.
If you had glass pieces and plastic pieces, and you threw them all in water,
the plastic would float while the glas would sink.
I hope this helped.
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What is less dense glass or water?
Generally, glass is more dense than water. (There are some types of glass which are less dense.) You can demonstrate this by gently placing a glass full of water in the sink or tub; the glass will sink, indicating that glass is more dense than water. If the glass were to float, we would know that the glass were less dense. Try this with plastic cup; the plastic is normally less dense, and will float.
Is glass more dense than wood?
Yes. Glass and wood both vary greatly in density, but glass ranges from 2000 to 8000 kg/m3 and wood is only 350 to 1330 kg/m3 on average.Sources here: engineeringtoolbox wood-density-d_40 and here: hypertextbook facts/2004/ShayeStorm (site won't let me link but I trust you can figure it out)Whoever wrote this previous answer doesn't know what density is and should be ashamed of themselves:In fact wood is believed to be more dense than glass. For example, if you were to side wood down a wood plank it would travel at a much slower pace than it would traveling on glass. This is because wood is much more dense than glass is.
Is chlorine less dense or more dense than water?
more dense
Why it is safer to use a plastic strip thermometer than a glass thermometer?
Because a glass thermometer has a liquid inside (alcohol or mercury), that can poison you if it brakes.
Is zinc less or more dense than water?
zinc is more dense than water
What is less dense glass or water?
Generally, glass is more dense than water. (There are some types of glass which are less dense.) You can demonstrate this by gently placing a glass full of water in the sink or tub; the glass will sink, indicating that glass is more dense than water. If the glass were to float, we would know that the glass were less dense. Try this with plastic cup; the plastic is normally less dense, and will float.
Is iron more dense than plastic?
Yes. Iron is more dense than plastic because its particles are closer together.
Is a plastic cup lighter than a glass cup?
Plastic is less dense than glass, so normally a plastic cup is considerably lighter than a glass cup, although in theory a very small glass cup could weigh less than a very large plastic cup.
Is plexiglass lighter than glass?
Yes. Plexiglass is a plastic, whereas glass is comprised mainly of silicas. Glass is about twice as dense as plexiglass, so a sheet of plexiglass is lighter than a sheet of glass the same size.
Is diamond more dense than glass?
Diamonds are denser and harder than glass, as diamonds can score glass - as in a diamond glass-cutter.
Why is a glass jug better than a plastic jug when measuring water?
Water "wets" plastic more than glass, giving a lower reading
What is more dense a penny or a toothpick?
A penny is more dense than a wooden toothpick. This can be easily tested by placing both in a glass of water.
What are the reasons why you still use plastic bottles?
plastic is cheaper than some other materials and it keeps the fluid in it fresh
Is glass denser than metal?
Yes. Glass sinks to the bottom if placed in a container of water, so it must have the higher density.
Why house wine served in glass?
Glass is so much more classy than plastic. Or is that not what you meant?
Would plastic sink in water?
Some plastics are more dense than water, most are not.
Can plastic bottels absorb more water than glass bottels?
Yes
