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28-03-2018
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Explain why the crude oil in an oil spill can be skimmed from the top of the water and collected

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28-03-2018

1)Oil is less dense than water, so naturally it will float on top of water.
2)Oil and water do not mix
So:
Once a layer of oil has formed, it will stay on top of the water where it can be collected

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