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What makes an item to float or sink in water?
This depends on the density of this item: more denser than water-sink, less denser than water-float.
Do particles make objects denser?
Particles do make objects denser than they normally may be. For example, if you add particles of salt to water, the water will become more dense. Alternately, if you filter impurities out of water it will become less dense.
Which is denser water or the same water that formed into an ice tube?
Liquid water is denser because when water freezes, the water particles spread out as they solidify. This means that the same amount of particles take up more space, causing the density to decrease. Ice is less dense also because ice cubes float on liquid water. Less dense things float on more dense things.
Is air more of less dense then water?
No everything is layered in density, water is much more dense than air. The whole planet is organized based on density with the core being the most dense and the exosphere being the least dense.
Is rainwater more dense than salt water?
No, rain water is almost pure water as it has evaporated and will only contain small dust particles from the atmosphere. Salt water contains disolved salt and is therfore more dense.
Is water more dense than copper sulfate?
No, copper sulfate is denser than water. Copper sulfate has a density of about 3.6 g/cm³, while water has a density of about 1 g/cm³. This means that copper sulfate is about 3.6 times denser than water.
Why does iron block displaces more water than a copper block of the same weight?
Iron is denser than copper, so a block of iron will displace more water than a block of copper of the same weight because the iron block takes up less space for the same mass. This means that the iron block will sink deeper into the water, displacing more water.
Does polar water diluted by melting become more or less dense?
less denser than
What makes an item to float or sink in water?
This depends on the density of this item: more denser than water-sink, less denser than water-float.
Is hematite more or less dense than water?
Hematite is far denser than water.
What will happen to the object that is denser and less dense in water when immersed in water?
An object that is denser than water will sink when immersed, while an object that is less dense will float. This is because objects with higher density displace less water and therefore sink, while objects with lower density displace more water and float.
Does polar water diluted by meltings ice become more or less dense?
less denser than
Which is denser ice or cold water?
Cold Water. Water expands when it freezes, which makes ice less dense.
Is a nickel less dense than a dime?
Both nickels and dimes are composed of Copper and Nickel. A dime, however, is 91.67% Copper and 8.33% Nickel, while a nickel is 75% Copper and 25% Nickel. Since Copper is a bit denser than Nickel, and a dime contains relatively more Copper, than a dime would be denser than a nickel.
Will copper float in fresh water?
Copper is more dense than water so a piece of copper will sink and not float in fresh water. However if the copper is formed into a container like shape similar to that of a boat it will stay on top of the water. For a better understanding of why, look up Archimedes Principle.
Which is denser turpentine or water?
Water is more dense than turpentine, by about 10%.
Is copper denser than silver?
Yes, silver is more dense than copper. Ag is 10.5 g/ml and Cu is 8.96 g/ml.
