Liquid mercury (13.55g/mL) is denser than solid copper (8.92g/mL). When a drop of mercury is placed on copper, it stays on the top. If mercury is denser than copper, why does the mercury not move down through the copper?
This is a question from grade 8 science, so must not be a complicated answer
This is a question from grade 8 science, so must not be a complicated answer
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The copper is in the form of a solid metal piece. It is able to support the mercury. The liquid mercury cannot penetrate the solid copper.
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the density may be mistake recheck it.