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When you mix oil and water, why does the water sink and the oil float on top?

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C
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The water is denser than the oil which causes it to sink.
The water is lighter than the oil which causes it to sink The oil is denser than the water which causes it to sink.

When you mix oil and water, why does the water sink and the oil float on top? a C-example-1
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Answer: C- The oil is denser than the water which causes it to sink.

Explanation: Because oil is less dense than water, it will always float on top of the water, creating a surface layer of oil.

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