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the force of cohesion bw water molecules is smaller than the force adhesion bw water & cloth molecules so the cloth molecules becomes wet with water,but if a little wax is rubbed over it then the force of adhesion bw water & wax molecules becomes smaller than the cohesive force bw water molecules.So the water cannot make the cloth wet now
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Why is it that wax paper does not get wet when you sprinkle water on it?
Water doesn't stick to wax because there is no adhesion meaning the molecules don't stick to the wax, but they stick to each other, also known as hydrogen bonding. This causes the water to bead up and take up the least surface space it can. They are attracted to groups on a hydrophilic surface (water-loving) such as glass.
Why it is needed to heat a sealing wax?
Sealing wax is had and brittle at room temperature. Thus if you want to use it to seal a document you must heat it until it becomes runny using a flame.
How many pounds does a gallon of wax weigh?
One gallon of microcrystalline wax weighs about seven pounds. One cubic foot of wax is about 7.48 gallons of wax.
Does wax paper absorb heat?
Wax paper does not absorb heat. Wax paper is coated with paraffin, which does not allow heat to be absorbed. This allows wax paper to be used when cooking.
Is wax paper thin or thick?
wax paper is about 5cm thick
What make a leaf waterproof?
The upper skin of the leaf has a layer of wax on it, called a cuticle. This makes the leaf waterproof. The upper skin of the leaf has a layer of wax on it, called a cuticle. This makes the leaf waterproof.
Is a wax candle waterproof?
The wax itself should be, but the flame is not. The wick is not either.
How do you remove wax from pants?
Put a soft absorbant cloth over the wax and iron on medium heat, the iron will melt the wax and the cloth will absorb it.
Is candle wax waterproof?
It is waterproof, but only if it has hardened and cooled.
How can you remove wax that has soaked into marble?
get a piece of cloth, place over the wax on the marble, get an iron, turn it on full heat, no steam, and iron on the cloth where the wax is..slowly it will melt onto the cloth..viola
What can you do to waterproof a rug?
Dip it in a cauldron of boiling wax.
Is cardboard waterproof?
Some, but not all, cardboard is treated with wax or laminated. These forms of cardboard are considered to be waterproof.
How do you remove paraffin wax?
put and absorbant cloth on top of it and iron it, the heat will melt the wax and the cloth will soak it up.
How do you waterproof paper?
you laminate it (put plastic around it ) OR you can wax it!
What is the outer layer of a leaft that is waterproof?
---- Cutin inbedded in wax
What is the waterproof coat that keeps fruits and insects dry?
Wax
How do you get wax off of cloth?
Put paper towels under the cloth and iron it on low heat. The wax will go into the paper towels.
