Oil Floats and Spreads

LAB EXERCISE: Oil Floats and Spreads

Published: June 4, 2011, 12:00 am

Updated: June 4, 2011, 12:40 pm

Lead Author: Mallory Nomack

Topics:

Oil in the Marine Environment

Grade Level: Middle (6-8)

Content Source: NOAA Office of Response and Restoration

SUMMARY

This simple experiment developed by NOAA demonstrates what happens when oil is added to water.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND TEACHING MATERIALS

Oil Spreads and Floats Lab Activity

Citation

Mallory Nomack (Lead Author);NOAA Office of Response and Restoration (Content Source); "Oil Floats and Spreads". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth June 4, 2011; Last revised Date June 4, 2011; Retrieved May 19, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/resources/view/166759/>

The Author

Mallory Nomack is currently a student at Boston University pursuing a combined Bachelor's/Master's degree in Energy and Environmental Analysis in the Department of Geography and Environment. ... (Full Bio)