Which Has Greater Density: Water or Gasoline?
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Water has greater density. The density of water is approximately one kilogram per cubic meter, while the density of gasoline is about eight kilograms per cubic meter, though it may vary due to seasonal factors. Below is some relevant information about gasoline and water: 1. Density of different gasoline grades: The density varies among different gasoline grades. The most common are 92-octane and 95-octane gasoline. The density of 92-octane gasoline is approximately 0.72 g/ml, 95-octane gasoline is about 0.725 g/ml, and 98-octane gasoline is around 0.737 g/ml. 2. Octane rating: Higher-octane gasoline contains more additives, and these additives have a greater density than the base gasoline. Therefore, the higher the octane rating, the greater the density of the gasoline. The reason gasoline has octane ratings is primarily due to the varying anti-knock properties of different grades, not because higher-octane gasoline has fewer impurities. The higher the octane rating, the better the anti-knock performance, meaning the engine is less likely to experience premature combustion during operation.