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Q: Does hexane dissolve in motor oil?
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What compound most dissolve in hexane?

Hexane is a non-polar solvent, so it will not dissolve in water. Kerosene is non-polar so it will dissolve in Hexane.


Does sulfuric acid dissolve in hexane?

no but hexane dissolves in sulfuric acid


What solvents can dissolve polypropylene?

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Why mineral oil dissolve in hexane and not in water?

Polar substances are miscible (will dissolve) in each other and non-polar substances will dissolve in each other. "Like dissolves like!" Mineral oil is non-polar. Hexane is a six carbon chain and is also non-polar. Water on the other hand is polar because it contains an electronegative oxygen.


Which of the following liquids is hexane most likely to dissolve?

NaCl will not dissolve in Hexane because NaCl is a polar molecule and Hexane is a non-polar molecule. NaCl is insoluble in Hexane. On the other hand, NaCl will dissolve in water because both are polar molecules. "Like dissolves like".


Would motor oil dissolve in alcohol?

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Is baking soda soluble in hexane?

No. Hexane is a nonpolar liquid and so will not dissolve an ionic substance.


Why does water not dissolve motor oil?

because oil is nonpolar and water is polar


How was hexane discovered?

Hexane was discovered by distillation of crude oil.


Is iron 3 nitrate miscible with hexane C6H14?

No. Hexane is a nonpolar substance so it would not dissolve ionic compounds.


Why does ammonia dissolve motor oil better than vegetable oil?

Ammonia dissolves better in motor oil than in vegetable oil because motor oil is more immiscible than vegetable oil. Also, motor oil molecules are more non-polar than vegetable oil.


Why is graphite insoluble in hexane?

No. Hexane is a nonpolar compound and will not dissolve ions.