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An example of a solid that floats on water is a needle, even though its density is greater than that of a water it still floats, this is because of Intermolecular Forces.
Anything lighter (less dense) than water will float; this includes wood, some clothing, metal objects (like boats), provided they have enough air in between, etc.
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Do solid objects always sink in liquids?
No. Only solids denser than water will sink. The means a solid will only sink in water if it weighs more than an equal volume of water. Solids that float in water include ice, wood, and fat.
Will a marker float or sink in water?
I have a marker which float in water.
Can milk float in water?
Although you might think milk fats would likely float on water, milk also contains other solids like proteins and sugars, which make it barely heavier than water. So usually no - at the same temperature and pressure, ordinary homogenized cow milk would sink in water. A gallon of milk is heavier than a gallon of water.
Does an egg float in salted water?
Yes it does float in salt water.
What are the results of can water float on water?
The results of can water float on water is that the water builds a ocean.
What Solids that don't float on water?
one answer is a brick.A brick does not float on water.
Are there other solids besides ice and water that will float in the same liquid?
Oil/petroleum (gasoline?) will float on top of water as well.
Do solid objects always sink in liquids?
No. Only solids denser than water will sink. The means a solid will only sink in water if it weighs more than an equal volume of water. Solids that float in water include ice, wood, and fat.
What are two examples of liquids that can change to solids?
water
Examples of vertebrates that can float in water?
mollusk aligator
What are examples of nested solids?
three examples of nested solids
What fruits float?
Several different fruits can float. Examples include coconuts, apples, bananas, oranges and watermelon. Fruits such as grapes and blueberries do not float.
Give you examples of solids to become liquids?
solid ice becomes liquid water
What happens when solids are added to water?
Different things happen when solids are added to water some dissolve , some float , some sink , some fizz or bubble , some change colour. etc...
Why do some solids and liquids float?
because of density
What has 3 liquids floating on top of each other and has three solids in it?
3 liquids- oil, water, and cleaning stuff can float on top of each other 3 solids- foil, paper, rocks
Organisms that float on water are called?
Many organisms float on water. They have no particular collective name. Examples include: Plankton, insects, algae, ducks, swans, seagulls, etc
