Science, asked by BibekAgarwal3177, 1 year ago

Why petroleum floats on
water ? one word answer

Answers

Answered by suchi25
1

s the oil and gas are generated, depending on local conditions, the petroleumproducts will separate by density. Oil is less dense than water so it will floaton water. Gas is less dense than both and will float to the top.
Previous Question
Next Question
Similar questions
Math, 7 months ago
What should be added to 8 1/7 to get 14? ​
Math, 7 months ago
In diffusion, particles move from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached. In osmosis, a semipermeable membrane is present, so only the solvent molecules are free to move to equalize concentration.​
Math, 7 months ago
express the following as rupees using decimals 235 paise​...
Science, 1 year ago
What are the climatic factors affecting soil profile...
Science, 1 year ago
Greta walked to her school,which was 780 meters west of her starting point. Then she turned around and walked to the store, which is 1230 meters east of the school. What was her distance ? What’s her displacement...
Environmental Sciences, 1 year ago
In a mixture of common salt and sand and ammonium chloride if in the first step the mixture had been dissolved in water.what would have been the difficult y in seperation?
English, 1 year ago
If a client requests timestamping every two minutes, how would it look? a. 2 b. 4 c. 6...
Science, 1 year ago
How is carbon dioxide fixed in atmosphere...