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What substances will sink in mercury?
the solids that will float on liquid mercury are coal, ironware's or objects with lower specific density
Will neptunium float or sink in mercury?
The accepted average density of Neptunium is 19.38 g/cm3 (it is radioactive with several isotopes with somewhat different inherent densities) The average density of Mercury is 13.534 g/cm3 Since Neptunium is more dense than Mercury a sample would be expected to sink in Mercury
What is the name of impurities which sink to the bottom of a drink?
The name for impurities that sink to the bottom of a drink is "sediment." Sediment can include particles of undissolved solids or precipitates that settle out of the liquid.
Do rocks float on mercury?
No, rocks are denser than mercury, so they would sink in mercury. Mercury is a very dense liquid at room temperature, so objects that are less dense than mercury will float on it.
Would chromium float or sink in Mercury?
Chromium, with a density of 7.19 gm/cubic centimeter, will float on liguid mercury, with a density of 13.5 gm per cubic centimeter.
What substances will sink in mercury?
the solids that will float on liquid mercury are coal, ironware's or objects with lower specific density
Does lead float or sink in liquid mercury?
Lead will sink in liquid mercury because lead is denser than mercury. Mercury is a heavy liquid metal, so most metals will sink when placed in it.
Is mercury sink or float if you placed in sea water?
Mercury is a heavy metal, it will sink in sea water.
What solids are good conductors?
All metals are solids and good conductors apart from Mercury which is a liquid but is a good conductor.
Why shouldn't you put solids in a sink in science?
Putting solids in a sink can clog the drain and prevent proper flow of water. Solids can accumulate and create blockages in the pipes, leading to potential plumbing issues. It is best to dispose of solids in the appropriate trash receptacle to avoid damaging the plumbing system.
Are mercury thermometers made out of a solids?
They are made out of glass which is a metastable solid.
Are solids a metal?
All the solids are not metals they may be non metals and other compounds but except Mercury all the metals are solids.
Are all metallic metals solids?
All Metals except Hg (Mercury) are solids at room temperature.
If you drop a piece of lead into a pool of mercury will it sink or float?
Lead would float in mercury, as it is slightly less dense. (11.3 g/cc for lead, 13.5 g/cc for mercury)
Will platinum sink in Mercury?
No, platinum will not sink in mercury because platinum is denser than mercury. Platinum has a density of 21.45 g/cm³, whereas mercury has a density of 13.53 g/cm³. Objects sink in fluids when their density is greater than that of the fluid, so platinum would actually float on the surface of mercury.
Will cork sink or float in mercury?
Cork floats on mercury due to its low density compared to mercury. Mercury has a very high density, so most materials, including metals, will sink in it. Cork, being less dense, will float on the surface of mercury.
Which element will sink in both water and mercury?
Any element denser than 1bout 13.5 g/cm^3 will sink in both water and mercury. Such elements include gold, platinum, tungsten, osmium, and uranium among others.
