Objects That Can Float On Mercury
Therefore, some objects that sink in water will float on mercury, including pieces of lead, silver and steel. However, pieces of gold sink, since gold has a higher density then mercury does.
Can stones float mercury?
The atomic number of mercury is 80; its atomic weight is 200.59. Mercury is very heavy, weighing 13.6 times as much as an equal volume of water. Stone, iron, and even lead can float on its surface.
Does copper float in mercury?
Copper beads floating on mercury. Copper has a density of 8.96g per cubic centimetre, whereas liquid mercury has a density of 13.53g per cubic centimetre. Therefore solid copper will float on the top of liquid mercury.
