2006-09-21 03:24:21 · 8 answers · asked by homegurl074sho 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
the relative density of oil is less than that of water
2006-09-21 03:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the difference between there densities are the reason why the oil floats on water the density of oil is lighter then that of water
2006-09-21 03:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Practical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from most oils being lipids that don't dissolve in water, most oils also have a lower density than water. Anything with a lower density than water will float.
Basic principle of buoyancy.
2006-09-21 03:26:46 · answer #3 · answered by Professor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The density of oil is less than water.
2006-09-21 03:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by j_son_06 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil is less dense than water
2006-09-21 03:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil is less dense than water.
cooking oil ~.89g/ml
water ~ 1.00g/ml
This is why anything floats in water, it's less dense than water
2006-09-21 03:33:00 · answer #6 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
specific gravity of oil as compared to water.
(specific gravity of water) = 0.9975
(specific gravity of oil) = 0.9200
Water is heavier than oil - thus oil will float on water.
2006-09-21 03:34:36 · answer #7 · answered by Debbie M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply, oil is lighter
2006-09-21 03:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by Paul S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋