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No, most oil is not soluble in water. Oil is hydrophobic, or "water fearing."
This goes for all lipids.
There are some water miscible oils but they are rare and typically only used in very specialty situations.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 14y agooil is less dense than water
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∙ 14y agonot that i have hers considering alcohol doesnt mix with oil as the same with water!!
Some oil does soluble in water. like Castor oil.
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∙ 13y agoYes they are if the water has a very high PH usually above 10, your blood is alkaline and it dissolves the oils we eat.
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∙ 13y agoNo, oil will not dissolve in water, it separates.
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∙ 7y agoNo. It's not water-soluable.
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∙ 12y agoYes, oil is insoluble in water.
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No. It filters out I think,
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Yes it is.
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Does oil disolove in water?
Oils are not soluble in water.
Is soap soluble in oil?
No, soap is not soluble in oil. Soap is hydrophilic, meaning it is soluble in water, but not in oils or other nonpolar substances.
Why are salts soluble in water and not oils?
Because salts and water are polar compounds; oil components are not polar compounds.
How can alkalis remove grease and oil?
Alkali react with greases and oils forming water soluble soaps.
What is the reaction of saponification by using ordinary fat?
Soaps make soluble in water fats an oils, forming specific micelles.
An organic compound that is not soluble in water?
an organic compound that is not soluble in water
Which solvent oils are most soluble is it in gasoline water ethanol or benzene?
The oils are easily soluble in gasoline (petrol) but they are also soluble in benzene but not in water and ethanol.
Does oil disolove in water?
Oils are not soluble in water.
Are fatty acids fats and oils water soluble?
no
Is lead chromate soluble in oils?
It is not soluble in oils.
Is soap soluble in oil?
No, soap is not soluble in oil. Soap is hydrophilic, meaning it is soluble in water, but not in oils or other nonpolar substances.
What is it call when a substance that dissolve in water?
It is said to be water soluble. Other materials may be soluble in oils, aromatic hydrocarbons, or chlorinated compounds.
What is it called when a substance dissolves in water?
It is said to be water soluble. Other materials may be soluble in oils, aromatic hydrocarbons, or chlorinated compounds.
Why are salts soluble in water and not oils?
Because salts and water are polar compounds; oil components are not polar compounds.
Is Oil is soluble in water?
No, most oil is not soluble in water. Oil is hydrophobic, or "water fearing." This goes for all lipids. There are some water miscible oils but they are rare and typically only used in very specialty situations.
Is olive oil soluble?
No oils are hydrophobic due to lipid structures (seen as bubbles) when mixed with water.
How can alkalis remove grease and oil?
Alkali react with greases and oils forming water soluble soaps.
