IN A PETROLEUM WELL, CRUDE OIL IS FOUND ABOVE WATER . WHICH TWO PROPERTIES OF PETROLEUM MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO FORM A LAYER OF IT ABOVE WATER ?
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Petroleum is lighter than water therefore this liquid floats over water. It is also insoluble in water, inducing it to stay above the surface of the water.
Presence of hydrocarbons in the eclectic mix makes the petroleum substance quite light in comparison to water.
Thus, when there is an oil spill, a thin layer of liquid is formed over the surface.
Presence of hydrocarbons in the eclectic mix makes the petroleum substance quite light in comparison to water.
Thus, when there is an oil spill, a thin layer of liquid is formed over the surface.
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Firstly petroleum cannot be mixed with water as it is immiscible.
Secondly petroleum forms a layer above water as it is lighter in comparison to water.
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