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Why did the paper clip not float on the ethanol?
A paper clip does not float on ethanol because the surface tension of ethanol is not enough to support the weight of the paper clip. Evelyn Biologist
Can asphalt float on water?
Asphalt is denser than water and will sink in water rather than float.
Why does ice float on water but sinks in methylated spirits?
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.
Will butter dissolve in ethanol?
No, butter is not soluble in ethanol. The nonpolar nature of butter and the polar nature of ethanol make them immiscible. Butter will not dissolve in ethanol, but instead will float on top or form a separate layer.
Will silicon sink or float in water?
Silicon will sink in water because it has a higher density than water.
Will mercury float in ethanol?
No, mercury is denser than ethanol, so it will sink and not float.
Why the ice will float in 5 kg ethanol than the 1 kg water?
Ice will float in ethanol because ethanol has a lower density compared to water. When ice is placed in ethanol, the difference in density causes the ice to be less dense, and therefore float. This is different from water, where the ice is denser than the liquid water and sinks.
Do ice cubes in water float or sink?
They float, as ice is less dense than water.
What are some things that can float and sink?
ice
What happens when you place an ice cube in a beaker of water does it float or sink?
float dua
Will the densiy of 93 ice will it sink or will it float?
Yes, it would actually float. While less liquids sink right to the bottom
Does ice float or sink in water why?
it floats beacause there is water in it
What will float in water then in five minutes sink to the bottom?
ice
What physical property of water causes ice to float in liquid water but sink in alcohol?
The physical property of water that causes ice to float is its lower density compared to liquid water; ice has a density of about 0.92 g/cm³, while liquid water has a density of approximately 1.00 g/cm³. This lower density allows ice to remain buoyant in water. In contrast, many alcohols, such as ethanol, have a lower density than ice, which causes ice to sink when placed in alcohol.
Does ethanol float or sink in water?
Ethanol floats on top of water because it is less dense than water. Ethanol and water do not mix well due to differences in polarity and intermolecular forces.
What liquid can ice sink in?
Vegetable oil? == == Any liquid that float over the water will make the ice sink if placed on it.Kerosene, gasoline, and some oils.
Does ice sink under the cup?
No, ice does not sink under a cup. Ice typically floats in liquids because it is less dense than the liquid it is in, such as water. So when you place ice in a cup of water, it will float on the surface rather than sink.
