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Five gallons of sand would actually weigh more than five gallons of water.
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Is sand heavier than water?
yes sand is heavier than water:)
How many pounds is 5 gallons?
Five gallons of paint is heavier than five gallons of water, which is heavier than five gallons of oil, so please be more specific.
Why does sand sink to the bottom of water?
because the sand is thicker than the water and the sand absorbs the water makeing the sand heavier, allowing it to sink.
Which weighs more 5 gal of sand or 5 gal water?
Sand is heavier than water.
What happen when sand mixed with water?
Nothing - sand and water do not react because sand is relatively inert. The sand will sink to the bottom of the container because it is significantly heavier than the water.
Is sand heavier then salt?
Sand is heavier than salt That's why sand bags are used, rather than salt bags.
Which is heavier sand or clay?
Clay is heavier than sand since its density and its moisture content cause it to be heavier.
When you add sand to water why does the sand settle at the bottom of the water?
Sand is heavier then water (denser) so it sinks. If you add oil to water, oil is less dense (lighter) than water so it floats.
Is gold heavier than sand?
No, sand is freaking heavy
Which is heavier grit or sand?
Sand is much heavier than grit. Sand should be used if you're trying to weigh something down.
When you mix sand and water it sinks to the bottom so what do you call that?
It is called a residue solution. Meaning that sand is heavier than water, after the process of mixing each other it settles down to the bottom of the water.
Is water more dense than mud?
No, because mud is a mixture of water and dirt, which is denser than water, so the average density is greater than water. However, water tends to mix with mud, which may give the illusion that it is more dense.
