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Heavier is an inappropriate word. Water is denserthan alcohol; it is not heavier. In your question, you should have written greater: Why is the density of water greater than the density of alcohol? Remember, density is defined as mass per unit volume. Examples are pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft3), kiolgrams per cubic meter (kg/m3), and milligrams per milliliter (mg/ml). You could say that water is heavier per unit volume than alcohol. That is the same as saying water is denser than alcohol. Think of it another way: Although water is denser than alcohol, a gallon of alcohol is heavier than a teaspoon of water. In other words, to determine which is heavier, you must first know how much you're starting with. Now, to answer your question! Water is denser than alcohol because the space between water molecules is less than the space between alcohol molecules. Hence, there is more matter per unit volume of water than per unit volume of alcohol. Since a unit volume of water contains more matter than an identical volume of alcohol, its denisty is greater.
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Is mercury denser than alcohol?
Yes, mercury is denser than alcohol. The density of mercury is about 13.6 times greater than the density of alcohol.
What do water oil mercury and alcohol have in common?
They are all liquids at room temperature and can flow easily. Additionally, they have different densities, with oil and mercury being denser than water, but less dense than alcohol.
Does lead float on alcohol?
No.Lead has a very high density and will not float in alcohol
Is charcoal denser than water?
Yes, charcoal is denser than water. Charcoal has a higher density than water, which means that it will sink in water.
Is a marble denser than water?
Yes if it floats. Does Marble float in water? If not then the answer is no.
Is 23.3 percent alcohol more dense than 14.8 percent alcohol?
No, the latter is denser, due to higher water content.
Is mercury denser than alcohol?
Yes, mercury is denser than alcohol. The density of mercury is about 13.6 times greater than the density of alcohol.
What causes ice to rest at the bottom of a glass of alcohol?
Ice tends to sink in alcohol due to differences in density. Alcohol is less dense than water, causing ice, which is denser than both alcohol and water, to sink to the bottom. This phenomenon is known as "alcohol stratification."
What is denser than oil?
For example, comparing olive oil with ethanol the alcohol is less denser.
Which is denser salt water of fresh water?
salt water is denser
Do water acid mercury and alcohol have the same density?
No. They have very different densities. There are several types of alcohol, but for these purposes, we will use ethanol, the alcohol found in drinks. Density of water ≈ 1g/cm3 Density of ethanol = 0.789g/cm3 Density of mercury = 13.5 g/cm3 So water is about 20% denser than alcohol, and mercury is more than 13 times denser than water. Note that the density given from ethanol is for pure ethanol. Most alcoholic beverages are mixtures, with densities between those of water and pure ethanol.
Mercury is denser then alcoholwhy?
Because Alcohol is not a planet.
What is less denser than oil?
For example, comparing olive oil with ethanol the alcohol is less denser.
Which will have a greater mass - 1 L water or 1 L alcohol?
The density of water is 1000 kg/m3 1,000 kg/lThe density of ethanol 789 kg/m3 0,789 kg/lThe answer is 1 liter of water =)
What do water oil mercury and alcohol have in common?
They are all liquids at room temperature and can flow easily. Additionally, they have different densities, with oil and mercury being denser than water, but less dense than alcohol.
What is denser water or vinegar?
Vinegar is denser than water because vinegar is made of different substances that are denser than water, so that means vinegar is a little denser than water.
Is chalk denser than water?
yes chalk is denser then water.
