Chemistry, asked by kashishparveen1, 1 year ago

an iron nail sinks in water but it floats in mercury. why?

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Answered by Anonymous
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This is so becoz it has more density than water but less density than mercury
Answered by Dhidhi
19
The density of iron nail is much higher than water. Hence, it sinks in water.. But the density of iron nail is much less compared to mercury. So, it floats in mercury.
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