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Why can crude oil float in salt water but sink in fresh water?
because of the salt in the water
Will crude oil float on water or sink?
Most (but not all) oil is less dense than water. That oil which is less dense than water will float. That oil which is denser than water will sink.
Do oil sink or float in water?
Float.
Will a rubber washer float or sink in corn oil?
FLOAT
Do a empty oil -drum with the stopper in float or sink?
It'll float
Is the ring sink or float in oil?
It sinks
Does oil float or sink in water?
Oil floats on water because it is less dense than water. Due to its molecular structure, oil molecules do not form strong hydrogen bonds with water molecules, which causes them to be less dense and float on top of water.
Why do things sink or float in oil?
Things sink or float in oil based on their density. Objects that are less dense than the oil will float, while objects that are denser will sink. This is due to Archimedes' principle - an object will float if the weight of the fluid it displaces is equal to or greater than its own weight.
Will oil make an object float or sink?
It depends on the density of the object and the density of the oil. If the object has a higher density than the oil, it will sink. If the object has a lower density than the oil, it will float.
Will a bolt float in oil?
No. It is more dense. It will sink.
Which oil spills were the most damaging to the environment?
The Kuwait Oil fires were likely the most environmentally damaging oil spills. It amounted to a total of at least 136,000 tons of crude oil spilled. It was the largest oil spill recorded yet.
Does crude oil float?
Yes, because the oil is less dense than the sea water.
