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The density of rubbing alcohol is 75% that of water. Thus ice (frozen water which is roughly equal in density to liquid water), sinks in rubbing alcohol since it has more mass per cubic millimeter than the alcohol does. In order to float, the object would have to be less dense than the alcohol per cubic space.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 11y agoAs water freezes, it forms crystals that are not uniform and regular. This causes the ice to take more volume than it would if it was liquid. Since the same mass now occupies greater volume, it is lighter and less dense than liquid water. This causes ice to float at least until it melts. Methylated spirits is less dense than water and is still less dense than water in its frozen form. Whenever something is denser than its surroundings, it will sink. The same holds true for matter in all its forms.
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∙ 14y agodensity of ice float is less than water and more than Ethanol.
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∙ 12y agoIce is made out of H2O which is water and ice is expanded water making it lighter than what water really is while alcohol cannot be frozen at 0 degrees celcius, ice will not float in alcohol.
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∙ 12y agoIce is less dense than water, so it floats.
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∙ 12y agothe one in rubbing alcohol
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Sulphur will float on water.
Does obsidian float?
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H bonds present between the h2o molecules creates surface tension greater than that present in other liquids.
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Is called "ground water".
A solid that floats on water but sinks in methylated spirits?
Ice.
Why will spirits float on water?
Well some do - mineral spirits for example are a hydrocarbon that do float on water. However, others such as methylated spirits are totally water soluble and hence dont float.
What dissolves in methylated spirits?
water
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.
Do methylated spirits travel through filter paper quicker than water?
yes methylated spirits goes through filter paper faster than water
Does mercury float on water?
No, it sinks.
Does caesium float in water?
sinks
Does sago float in water?
No, Sago sinks in water.
Can a coin float in a cup of water?
No, it sinks.
How do you clean grime off the inside of car windows?
Mixture of 50/50 methylated spirits and water
If the stone sinks in water is it a real diamond?
Diamonds do not float.
Why won't your candle float?
If it sinks in water, then it is more dense than water.
