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It depends on the oil's density. The Maconda well has been considered a light oil, I believe, with an API gravity of 35, so it would initially float on the surface. However, as the lighter hydrocarbons are evaporated, the oil can become heavier. I don't know if the oil from the Maconda could become so heavy that it would sink below the surface as a lot of oil components would have to be evaporated off. An oil-dispersant mixture could exist below the surface, particularly if there was a lot of turbulence. Oil with a density of less than 10 API (Specific gravity of 1) would sink.
What else can I help you with?
Does crude oil float?
Yes, because the oil is less dense than the sea water.
Do oil sink or float in water?
Float.
Is USP mineral oil soluble in water?
No, it is not. Oil and water do not mix. If you pour oil into water, the oil will float to the surface. If you pour water into oil, the water will sink to the bottom and the oil will float on top.
Will vinegar float in oil?
No. Oil will float on vinegar as vinegar has the same density as water.
Can you float in glucose or sea water?
You can float in sea water due to its buoyancy from the salt content. However, you would not float in glucose because it is denser than water.
Why do thing float higher in salt water the?
Due to high density of sea water things float higher in sea water.
Will the materials that float on water also float on oil?
It depends on the density of the materials and the type of oil. In general, materials that are less dense than oil will float on oil, while materials that are more dense than oil will sink. Oil has a lower density than water, so materials that float on water may or may not float on oil.
Would sea water float on water?
No.
Do you float in sea water?
Yes, objects tend to float in sea water due to its high density compared to fresh water. The salt content in sea water makes it denser, providing more buoyancy for objects to float.
Why person not float in sea water?
A person will actually float in sea water, even more easily than in fresh water because of the sea's salt content.
Why does oil and gas float on water?
Oil and gas are less dense than water therefore will separate and float.
Will a cotton ball float on oil and water?
Yes it will float until it is less denser than oil and water. But just after increasing its density by absorbing enough water or oil it will start sinking.
