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Because:
1) It has less density than water, and
2) it doesn't mix with water.
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Why does water float on oil?
The oils have low density as compared to water and oils are non polar organic compounds while water is a polar compound, so oil can not mix with water and floats on waters surface.
Why does bark float in water?
it floats on water because bark contains air Bark floats in water because it is less dense than water.
Is water denser than oil?
No, in general most oils are LESS dense than water.
Will oil settle faster in salt water or fresh water?
oil doesn't settle in salt water nor fresh water, it floats to the top
What liquid floats on water?
gasoline/petrol,,,,,,,,,,, oil base products
What Oil floats on water because it is denser true or false?
Oil floats on water because water is denser than oil.
Which oil sink in water?
No. Oil floats on water because it is less dense than water.
Oil floats on water because its density is what on water?
Type your answer here... the oil has more density
Does mustard oil float on water?
yes, it floats on water because it is lighter in weight.
Do cornoil float on water?
Corn oil floats on water. It floats because oil is less dense than water. When one substance is less dense than another it rises to the top.
Why does water float on oil?
The oils have low density as compared to water and oils are non polar organic compounds while water is a polar compound, so oil can not mix with water and floats on waters surface.
Why duse oil and water not mix?
Because water is heavier than oil.So oil is lighter and it floats above the water surface.That is why when there are oil spills, you can esily see oil float over water.
Does water float on petrol?
Yes - Oil is lighter than water. Petrol, or gasoline, floats on water because it is lighter that water.
Why would a small pebble sink and an oil tanker floats?
Because a pebble is denser than water thus making it sink oil is not denser than water. you can test this by pouring some oil in a glass of water it floats on top of the water it doesn't sink it is the same theory with the oil tanker in the sea.
Why does the oil in some salad dressing rise to the top of the bottle?
It floats because the density of water is bigger than the oil.
Why does oil in some salad dressing rise to the top of the bottle?
It floats because the density of water is bigger than the oil.
Why does oil rise over vinegar?
It floats because the density of water is bigger than the oil.
