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18 August, 03:43

An oil skimmer is a machine used to separate a mixture of oil and water. After an oil spill in a body of water, skimmers are used to remove the floating oil from the water. Which property is being used to separate oil and water in this way

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  1. 18 August, 03:49
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    Oil is less dense than water so it floats, that is also why you have to shake real well any oil - based salad dressings (Italian and vinegarettes) before using.
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