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Is olive oil polar?
no, its hydrophobic
How would you define hydrophobic substance?
All substances that are water repelling are considered hydrophobic substances. Ex: Oil, Waxes, etc..
When a substance repels water such as oil and water it is said to be?
Hydrophobic.
Where can one purchase an olive oil cruet?
An individual can find olive oil cruets at a public condiments shop. The cruet is just a special and unique bottle that a substance is poured into. The olive oil is the actual substance in this case.
Is a substance a food?
Olive oil is a food substance, Sugar is a food substance etc.
Is olive oil soluble?
No oils are hydrophobic due to lipid structures (seen as bubbles) when mixed with water.
Is the density of 1 liter of olive oil the same as the density of 4 liters of olive oil?
Yes. The density of a certain substance does not change according to the amount of that substance.
What name is given to substances that dissolve easily in water hydrophilic or hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic means that a substance has an affinity for/attraction to water. It binds with water easily. [It is the opposite of hydrophobic, where a substance has an aversion for water. It forms droplets in water (like oil).]
Why is it that if you mix vinegar and olive oil the vinegar is at the bottom?
Vinegar is a heavier substance than Olive Oil so the Vinegar goes to the bottom and the Olive Oil stays up top
Is hydrophobic a lipid?
No. Hydrophobic is a concept or symptom, not a substance as lipids are.
Should you take groin massage with olive oil?
Yes. But Olive Oil Is A Horrible Substance For a Massage. For A Better Massage, Use Battery Acid. :)
Is olive oil a mixture or a pure substance?
It can be either. It is very often soybean oil, but can be a mixture of several. That is if it is labeled just cooking oil. If it is corn, canola, olive or some stated type, it should only be that kind.
