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cold air and water tend denser than hot air and water, so they sink

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Why does cold water in a tube sink to the bottom of room temperature water?

Cold water is dense and cold water sinks, just like air, cold air falls and hot air rises.


When warm air rises cold air will what?

The cold air will sink.


What gas besides air is in the flask when it is upside.down in the sink of cold water?

The gas trapped in the flask when it is upside-down in the sink of cold water is likely water vapor that has condensed from the surrounding air. As the air inside the flask cools, the water vapor condenses into liquid water, creating a partial vacuum that prevents water from entering the container.


Do cold dry air masses sink or rise?

cold air sinks as denser - warm air rises


Does the cold from sublimating dry ice sink?

Cold is not a substance, so it can't sink. The air around the dry ice, and the gaseous carbon dioxide being formed will be cold and therefore dense, so they will sink through warmer air.


If a object has air inside will it sink?

If an object has air in it than no it will not sink in water because air is less dense than water so it will rise in water.


What is a convection loop?

basically the scientific fact that heat rises and cold temperatures sink. A convection loop happens in air and water.


Why is the water from your sink foamy?

There is air in it.


Does cold sink?

Yes, cold air is denser than warm air, so it tends to sink towards the ground. This is why you may notice colder temperatures closer to the ground, especially at night.


Does cold rise and heat sink?

No, heat rises and cold sinks. When air or water is heated, it becomes less dense and rises, while cooler air or water is denser and sinks. This movement creates convection currents that transfer heat throughout a fluid.


When warm air meets cool air does the warm air sink?

The cold air pushes under the warm air.


Why does a balloon sink in cold air?

A balloon sinks in cold air because the air inside the balloon cools down, causing it to contract and become denser. This increased density makes the balloon heavier than the surrounding air, causing it to sink.