See what questions your friends are asking today.

Categories

» More
Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Science > Chemistry > Hexane on top of water?

Hexane on top of water?

View Slide Show

Close
Answer:

Yes. If you put water and hexane in a beaker or a container together, the hexane will be on top of the water. One way to see this is to dye the water. They do not mix because water is polar and the hexane cannot dissolve in it. It is on top because, guess why? It is less dense than water. That is why anything floats on water... it is less dense! Hope that answers your question!

Contributors

Improve this Answer...
Improve
Answer History

More on: Chemistry

What are the rules in naming compounds?
First consider the -Suffixes: -ide = comprised of only two elements; -ose = Sugars; -ase = enzymes; -ic = acids; -ate = compounds... more »
What are elements?
Elements are substances made of atoms of all one type, i.e. 11 protons would define sodium, or 35 protons would make bromine. Being... more »

Top Questions

Why is it called sharp principle diffuse and fundamental?
AnswerThese deignations have to do with the appearance of spectral emission lines, which...
How do you find the pH of a weak acid solution?
NOTE: This is NOT the same as finding the pH of a STRONG acid solution. See the Related...
The opposite of kinetic?
Before defining "the opposite of kinetic?," one must first have a good understanding of...

Contributors

Supervisors
«
Blue
Trust: 6146
  • Science Of Matter And Energy Supervisor
Recommend Supervisor »
»

Can you answer these?

Does the sunset on Christmas day in the Antarctic?
In: Christmas
Answer it!
What are the standard values for speed of sound in air?
In: Speed of Sound
Answer it!
How can the government in Nigeria increase productivity?
In: Economics
Answer it!
What are 2 reasons why terrace of the lions needs to be protected?
In: Lions
Answer it!
» more

Top Contributors This Week

Skullcandy88
  • Trust Points: 2199
  • Member Since: 11/11
Rnp 279
  • Trust Points: 2720
  • Member Since: 6/07
Bringingthewood
  • Trust Points: 2333
  • Member Since: 3/09
Peterc14
  • Trust Points: 2925
  • Member Since: 9/07
Sukotto
  • Trust Points: 154
  • Member Since: 4/10