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No, a copper coin will not float in water because it is denser than water. This means that the weight of the coin is greater than the buoyant force it experiences in water, causing it to sink.

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Can copper coin float on water?

A coin can float on the water under a couple of circumstances. The most obvious is if it is made of a material lighter than water. And the second is if it is broad enough that it can be laid on the surface (carefully) and in such a way that the surface tension is not broken.


Will an American coin float?

No, no US coin is light enough to float when dropped in water.


Does a copper wire float or sink in water?

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Can a coin float in a cup of water?

No, it sinks.


Does copper have density?

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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.


Does copper wire sink or float?

A short piece may be supported by the surface tension of water, but a coil of copper wire would sink.


Does copper sink in water?

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Does a copper wire float?

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When you put a Coin in the water will it sink or float?

A coin will generally sink in water due to its density being greater than that of water.


Can a coin float on gasoline?

No, a coin can not float on gasoline.


What chemical makes copper float?

If it is a thin, small piece of copper put it in water with soap and I think it will float Copper will float in Mercury. Copper will float in Uranium Hexafluoride but good luck getting your hands on any of that.