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Calcium floats on water because it is less dense than water. Because calcium displaces a greater mass of water, the buoyant force keeps it afloat.

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Does calcium float or sink?

Both. It all depends in what liquid you place it.


Why do metals like calcium float when they react with water?

Metals like calcium react with water to form metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas bubbles produced during the reaction create buoyant forces that cause the metal to float on the surface of the water.


Does chalk float?

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How can people float ontop of water?

It depends on the person, I've always found floating in fresh water to be difficult. But, it is all a matter of density. "Bags of water" won't particularly float. Bones (Calcium), Salt (Sodium Chloride) & other minerals in the body will sink. However, fats & oils will float. The air in the lungs will also float. It is all a matter of overall density. If the average density of the body is greater than 1, it will float.


Does calcite float on water?

floating is a phenomena that is dependent of many factors including;density and base area.thus,looking at the density of calcite (approximately 2.7g/cc) it is greater than that of liquid water (1g/cc),hence calcite cannot float.nevertheless,in large body of water (sea,ocean) a block or pieces of calcite rock is bound to float due to surface area contrast.


Small pieces of calcium are added to a beaker of cold water why do the calcium pieces move up and down?

Calcium oxidizes when combined with water. If you were to pour calcium powder into a beaker of water, you would see a much more dramatic effect, as the increased surface area of the powder catalyses the reaction. Also, calcium pellets (resembling gravel) react similarly with water, oxidizing and bubbling, and raising the temperature of the water. Your calcium samples must have been small enough to float to the surface on the gaseous bubbles created during the oxidation, and sank to the bottom once again after the bubbles were released.


Can jeremejevite float on water?

Jeremejevite does not float on water.


How many teaspoons of vinegar does it take to make an egg to float?

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What causes the white stuff to float in water after boiling?

The white stuff that floats in water after boiling is usually mineral deposits, such as calcium carbonate, that are left behind when the water evaporates. These deposits are commonly known as scale or limescale.


What are the results of can water float on water?

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Would bone float on water?

No, bone would sink in water because its density is greater than that of water. Bone is made up of minerals like calcium and phosphorus, which make it denser and heavier than water.


Is tent can float in water?

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