Defying conventional wisdom, water can float on oil Date: April 4, 2012 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: Defying thousands of years of conventional wisdom, scientists are reporting that ...

Usually, a denser liquid sinks to the bottom. That’s why oil floats on water. Even if you first pour a layer of oil into a container and then carefully add water on top, the heavier water will ...

Usually, a denser liquid sinks to the bottom. That’s why oil floats on water. Even if you first pour a layer of oil into a container and then carefully add water on top, the heavier water will ...