Why does oil float on water?

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WHY DOES ICE FLOAT ON WATER

2007-09-26 18:00:30 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

When water freezes, the molecules expand. This makes the ice less dense than the water. Therefore, it floats.

Oil is also less dense than water.

2007-09-26 18:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Both oil and ice less dense than water.

2007-09-27 09:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by dwarf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

lighter

2007-09-27 01:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by Joe Richtofen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋