Which has a higher density, water or gasoline?
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Compared to gasoline, water has a higher density. Here is some relevant information about gasoline: 1. Introduction: The English name for gasoline is 'gasoline' or 'gas' (American English), also known as 'petrol' (British English). It is a volatile, flammable hydrocarbon mixture liquid obtained from petroleum through distillation or cracking. 2. Function: It is primarily used as fuel for spark-ignited internal combustion engines. It mainly consists of organic compounds obtained from crude oil distillation and various additives. 3. Development: Although the yield of gasoline varies with the composition of crude oil, typically, a barrel of 42 US gallons (160 liters) of crude oil can produce 19 US gallons (72 liters) of gasoline after processing in a refinery.