Fat is less dense than water due to its molecular composition, which makes it less able to mix with water. The difference in density causes the fat to float on top of water, as objects less dense than a fluid will float in that fluid.
Pumice stone floats on water.
A teaspoon of water weighs the same as a teaspoon of pudding since they both occupy the same volume. The weight difference may come from additional ingredients in the pudding, not the actual volume of the teaspoon.
Type your answer here... the oil has more density
Oil floats on water due to differences in their densities. Oil has a lower density than water, so it floats on the surface. This is because molecules in oil are less tightly packed compared to water, allowing them to remain on top.
The green stuff that floats on top of still water is likely algae. Algae are small, plant-like organisms that can thrive in calm, nutrient-rich water. They can form a layer or a mat on the surface of the water, often giving it a greenish color.
Fat FLOATS!! In all cases it will float in water...in cooking when the liquid begins to cool the fat will rise to the top and you will be able to skim it off the top.
Fat is lighter than water, thus fat floats.
Fat floats on water, but not on the surface of the troposphere.
water is less dense than vinegar , so it floats
water is charged positively on the oxgen end, and negativelyon the hydrogen end. Oil does not have a charge ( it's netrual), so the oil does not mix with the water. (EDIT by Dr.J.) - Close, but actually water is charged NEGATIVELY on the oxygen and POSITIVELY on the hydrogen. So, it is POLAR, and oil is not polar, so they don't "mix".
The property of buoyancy that describes how an object floats on top of water is called "Archimedes' Principle."
2 reasons- first, fat is lighter than water, so it floats to the top. Second, it changes from liquid to solid at a higher temperature than the water, so it becomes hard, and can be picked up, while the water is still liquid.
When water and kerosene are mixed kerosene will float on top.
Cream is lighter than milk Fat is lighter than water and floats. The cream raises to the top.
oil is less dense then water so oil floats on top of water.
the higher a persons fat content, the better the person will float. Fat floats on top of water and doesnt sink.
It floats on top of the water in very visible greasy blobs.