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xxx Oil is thicker because it is an element that is made partly from water. xxx
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"Can't tell you, because in general most oils are LESS dense than water."
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∙ 14y ago# oil is more viscous than water because of the strong intermolecular force of attraction in oil which causes more internal friction therefore more viscosity!
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If a substance is viscous is it denser than a less viscous liquid?
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Is oil denser than kerosene?
No it is lighter then water that is why it floats on top.
Oil is less dense than water?
Because its particles aren't as close together weighing it down. Water particles (H2O) are closer together (making the substance more dense) because they "want" to hydrogen bond with each other, which is energetically favorable. Oil (or any hydrocarbon) mainly "want" to just not be pushed up to another molecule so are farther apart at normal temperatures. Under very cold conditions this is less so (water is peculiar in that when it freezes it actually becomes less dense, that's why ice floats).
What do you call thick oil?
viscous
Why is honey harder to pour after you have put it in the fridge?
Honey is a very concentrated solution, mainly of sugar. Such solutions become thinner (less viscous) when warmed and thicker (more viscous) when cooled. So the cold honey will be more difficult to pour or spread on your toast. The same would apply to engine oil. When the engine is cool the oil will be more viscous and tend to stick to engine components. When the engine runs the oil becomes less viscous and is easier to pump and splash about in the sump, so giving better lubrication to moving parts such as crankshaft bearings and big ends.
Is water more viscous than vegetable oil and methylated spirits?
Water is more viscous than methylated spirits, and vegetable oils are more viscous than water.
Can a viscous fluid be less dense then fresh water?
Yes, for example oil is less dense than water even though it is more viscous.
Is honey a viscous liquid?
no honey is not dense than oil because oil has grease in it which makes it thinner but honey is too thick to be more dense than oil Another Answer: Honey is more dense than water. Water will float on honey. Try it. Is oil is more dense than water. Take some cooking oil and pour it on water. Which floats on the other? If the oil floats on the water then honey is more dense than honey. If the water floats on the oil then you will need to see if the oil floats on the honey or if the honey floats on the oil.
Petroleum in Albertas oil snads is more viscous than mollasses and certainly too viscous to pump How did they solve the problem?
Added heat. Warm petroleum is far less viscous than cold. Pumps like water.
If a substance is viscous is it denser than a less viscous liquid?
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What does viscosity mean for a liquid?
It is the ability of the liquid to flow. The higher the viscosity, the less the ability to flow. For example, oil is more viscous than water; honey is more viscous than oil.
Is oil more vicious than water?
Vicious tends to mean harmful, as with a vicious dog which might attack you. The word you mean is viscous, which is a measure of the "thickness" of a liquid and of its ability to flow. If you pour the same volumes of oil into suitable but equally shaped funnels, the water will be the first to drain through. The oil is slower. It is more viscous.
Why is coconut oil less dense than water though it is thicker than water?
Just because something is thicker than something does not mean it is more dense. Coconut oil may be more viscous than water, but it is less dense. Perhaps because of the strong hydrogen bonding in water, more mass is able to be packed per unit volume than in coconut oil.
What is the definition of viscosity?
Viscosity is a fluid's resistance to flow. Fluids becomes less viscous as the liquid's temperature increases, becoming more viscous as the fluid gets cooler. A viscous fluid is sticky, thick and syrupy to a greater or lesser extent. Examples Treacle is quite viscous, but water is not. Hot engine oil is less viscous ('thinner') and runs more quickly and smoothly than cold engine oil.
Discuss how effective a car suspension damper would be if the oil in the damper was replaced by oil that was much more viscous?
The effectiveness of a car suspension damper after exchanging the oil in the damper with oil that is much more viscous is increased. The viscous oil gives a smoother and a more powerful effect to the suspension damper.
Is Ostwalds viscometer used to measure viscosity of more viscous oil?
Yes, the Ostwalds viscometer can be used to measure the viscosity of more viscous oil.
Does vegetable oil have water in it?
i dont know. repost if you do, ASAP please
