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after you let several liquids (each with a different density) sit in a container for a while, the greater the density, the farther down the liquid is in a container

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What is the density wheel?

The density wheel is a device used to demonstrate the concept of density by showing how various liquids with different densities will layer on top of each other based on their density. By carefully layering liquids of different densities in a clear container, you can create a visually striking display of how density affects the positioning of substances in a fluid.


How would liquids with different densities look in a container?

Liquids with different densities in a container will layer based on their density, with the most dense liquid at the bottom and the least dense at the top. The liquids will not mix together but form distinct layers based on their respective densities.


Is a fluid a gas and a liquid?

Yes, fluids can exist as both gases and liquids. In general, gases have low density, are compressible, and fill the entire volume of their container, while liquids have higher density, are not easily compressible, and have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.


What is a density tower?

A density tower is a column of different liquids which are not capable to get mixed up with each other. Since these liquids not capable to get mixed up they form different layers in the liquid column according to their densities.or search the pics on google and they will show u how it looks like from M.B


How are gases and liquids alike?

Gases and liquids are both considered fluids because they can flow and take the shape of their container. They can exert pressure on the walls of their container and have molecules that move freely past each other. However, liquids have higher density and are less compressible compared to gases.

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What is the density wheel?

The density wheel is a device used to demonstrate the concept of density by showing how various liquids with different densities will layer on top of each other based on their density. By carefully layering liquids of different densities in a clear container, you can create a visually striking display of how density affects the positioning of substances in a fluid.


Why does solids and liquids have a fixed size while gases fill whatever container they are in?

A gas will always have the same mass, as it fills a container it's density lowers. Liquids are non- compressible, meaning their density are always the same, for example water's density is 1.0


How can you locate the densest liquid?

You can determine the density of a liquid by measuring its mass and volume, then calculating the density using the formula density = mass/volume. The liquid with the highest density will sink to the bottom when layered with other liquids of different densities in a container.


How would liquids with different densities look in a container?

Liquids with different densities in a container will layer based on their density, with the most dense liquid at the bottom and the least dense at the top. The liquids will not mix together but form distinct layers based on their respective densities.


Is it possible to stack liquids?

Yes - liquids of different densities will 'stack' on top of each other. For example, the density of oil is less than that of water.If you put oil and water in a clear container, you should be able to observe that the oil will rise above the water.A density column is a transparent cylinder with different liquids of different densities 'stacked' on each other. Search 'density columns' on a search engine to learn more.


What ways can you apply your learning in density column?

To build density column, slowly pour liquids into the container, one at a time.


When given 2 containers of colourless liquids one of the container has water in it without tasting the liquids what experiment can be done to find out which container has water?

Take the mass of each liquid, divide by the volume, and that gives you density. If the density is nearly 1g/mL, it is water.


How do liquids take shape of the container they are poured into?

The different layers are formed because the two liquids are not compatible, or do not mix well. The order of the layers is always from the densest liquid on the bottom to the least dense liquid on top. For example, oil and water, water is denser so it sinks to the bottom and the oil floats. Liquids may form layers whether or not they are of equal volume.


What has a Density of 1 gram per millimeter?

What will liquids of different density do when they layer with what


Special properties of liquid?

A liquid is defined as something that has a constant volume but conforms to the shape of its container. This is different from a gas which has variable volume and conforms to the shape of its container. It is also different from a solid which has a constant volume and does not change to fit the shape of its container.


If you pour different liquids into a graduated cylinder the liquids will form layers based upon differences in their?

densities. Liquids will arrange in order of decreasing density from bottom to top in the graduated cylinder. Liquids with higher density will sink to the bottom while those with lower density will float on top.


How do gases differ from liquids?

Gases have much lower density and take the shape of their container, while liquids have higher density and maintain a constant volume. Gases are highly compressible and have higher kinetic energy compared to liquids. Gases also expand to fill the entire volume of a container.