Why does polyester cloth pick up oil better than cotton and a sponge?

MadSci Network: Environment & Ecology

Subject: Why does polyester cloth pick up oil better than cotton and a sponge?

Date: Wed Apr 12 09:04:38 2000
Posted by No name entered.
Grade level: K-3 School: Nether Providence Elementary School
City: Wallingford State/Province: PA Country: USA
Area of science: Environment & Ecology
ID: 955548278.En

Message:


I am a second grade teacher and we are talking about oil spills because of 
the Heinz wildlife refuge oil spill. We were wondering why certain 
materials pick up oil better than others. Thank you for helping us out.
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