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Well some do - mineral spirits for example are a hydrocarbon that do float on water. However, others such as methylated spirits are totally water soluble and hence dont float.

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A solid that floats on water but sinks in methylated spirits?

This solid must have a density less than that of water but higher than methylated spirits. It could be made of materials like wood or cork, which are less dense than water but more dense than methylated spirits. This difference in densities causes the solid to float in water but sink in methylated spirits.


Is methylated spirits less dense than water?

Yes, methylated spirits are less dense than water. The specific gravity of methylated spirits is around 0.79-0.81, while water has a specific gravity of 1. This means that methylated spirits will float on top of water due to its lower density.


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