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Is it true that sand sinks in water because water is more dense than sand?
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∙ 14y ago
No. Sand sinks in water because sand is more dense than water, not the other way around.
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Is soap less dense then water?
As far as I have seen, soap usually sinks in water. That means it is denser.but this is my opinion not law
Why didn't the cold dye immediately rise into the warm water?
Cool dye is more dense than the warm water.
Is salt more or less dense than water?
Yes; that is why objects float more easily in salt water. yes, its true, the dead sea is so dense because of the salt that people can just float on top effortlessly The salt that is added dissolves into the water. The mass of the salt then adds to the mass of the water, increasing the density.
Is water or ice more dense?
Water is more dense than ice because it's molecules are closer together.
When you put a paperclip on water and then put one drop of soap why does it sink?
The soap makes the water less dense so the clip sinks. If the object weighs more than the water it takes to fill up the room of the object, it sinks. Other way around with flaoting.
Where cool dense water sinks does it become more dense?
In the Mediterranean Sea the cool dense water sinks under less dense water which is called density current.
What is more dense then water?
Anything that sinks in water is more dense than water.
Where cool dense water sinks its becomes more dense?
In the Mediterranean Sea the cool dense water sinks under less dense water which is called density current.
Where cool dense water sinks it become more dense?
In the Mediterranean Sea the cool dense water sinks under less dense water which is called density current.
Does sand sink in water because water it is more dense then sand?
Essentially, sand is more dense and has more mass, thus it sinks. durr. hi
How can you determine weather a solid substance is more dense or less dence than water?
put them both in a tub of water and if one floats its not as dense as the other if it sinks its more dense
Why does a a stone sink if you drop it through water?
A stone sinks in water because it is more dense than water.
Why iron nail sinks in water?
its density is greater than water, so it sinks.
Why does sugar sink in water?
Sugar sinks in water because it heavier and more dense than water. Artificial sweeteners like Aspartame are not as dense and will float.
What happens when something is more dense then water?
it sinks
Is water more dense than sand?
Yes Sand is more dense than water because it sinks in water... therefore it is denserIts mass is much higher.If you do you a mass-to-volume ratio you should get you answer.(mass/volume)Or just test if it sinks ( it will )
Why some materials sinks in water while others do not?
Some materials sink in water because they are more dense than the water. Others float because they are less dense than water.
