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Cotton has a limited ability to absorb oil due to its hydrophilic nature, which means it readily absorbs water but not oil. While it can hold some oil, its effectiveness is significantly less compared to materials specifically designed for oil absorption, such as certain synthetic fibers or absorbent pads. In practical applications, cotton can be used for light oil spills, but it may not be the most efficient option for larger or more hazardous spills.
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How do cotton balls soak up oil?
Yes, it does absorb oil but not as well as a sponge or hair. If you need to absorb oil with cotton balls you will need to get lots and lots of them.
How could cotton help the oil spill?
because cotton absorb liquid,cotton will help to stop spilling more oil (THATS ALL)
What absorbs motor oil?
cotton balls absorb motor oil in water,i had to conduct a oil spill in school so i took oil out with cotton balls.
Why does cotton absorb the most oil out of natural hair and feathers?
because it just doesnt
What would absorb vegetable oil better bread cotton ball or sponges?
i think it"s cotton balls because it is very absorbent
How do wool socks differ from regular cotton socks?
The differences between wool sock and regular cotton socks are the ability to absorb moisture and cost. Wool socks absorb more moisture but cost more. Cotton sock don't absorb moisture as well as wool socks but are cheaper.
Why are clothes made of cotton?
cotton can absorb the color of jeans, and is soft, and works well for making jeans, shirts, pants, and the list is endless! cotton also makes me sneeze :)
Does cotton or wool absorb dye better?
cotton
Do sponges absorb oil?
yes. i did an experiment on it and sponges soak up oil pretty well.
Which is renewable oil or cotton?
Cotton is renewable; oil is not renewable.
Does cotton absorb sweat easily?
yes
What materials that absorb water?
I'm doing a science project on how to absorb oil and this is what i got You could use cotton balls or some old t-shirt, thick paper towel...ect.
