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Yes, motor oil is a compound, but actually it is a mixture of a number of compounds. There are a lot of different hydrocarbon molecules that make up motor oil. Some are the "mixed bag" of hydrocarbons that are the out-take from the cracker (the fractional distillation column or tower) during refining, and some others are the ones that are "added into" the mix by the petrochemist who is formulating the motor oil.
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∙ 6y agoA Pure Oil is made up of molecules called hydrocarbons i.e. combinations of hydrogen and carbon atoms. e.g. Methane CH4, Hexane - C6H14. Crude oil is a mixture of these compounds.
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∙ 13y agoOils are complex mixtures of many compounds.
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∙ 14y agoOil is a mixture. It is a mixture of hydrocarbon compounds.
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∙ 13y agoAll oils have many Carbon and Hydrogen atoms. This makes them organic compounds.
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∙ 12y agoSee the link below for petrochemistry.
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∙ 6y agoCooking oil is a mixture.
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Is oil a mixture?
The oil is a compound, the additives make it a mixture.
Is oil an element a mixture or a compound?
It is a mixture.
Is water and oil an element compound or mixture?
Water and oil do not mix with each other. It is a mixture.
Is oil and water is substance or element?
A mixture of oil and water is a mixture, not an element. If by substance you mean not a pure substance (element or compound), then oil and water would be a substance (that is a mixture). If you mean oil and water separately, then oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons, and water is a compound (pure substance).
Is artificial sweeteners a compound or mixture?
mixture
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The oil is a compound, the additives make it a mixture.
What is oil a mixture a compound or element?
mixture
Is scented oil a compound or a mixture?
It is a mixture
Is oil an element a mixture or a compound?
It is a mixture.
Is vegetable oil mixture or compound?
compound
Is a sunflower oil a compound or mixture?
Sunflower oil is a mixture. This means that a bunch of sunflower seeds had their oil extracted to make the bottle of oil.
Is salad dressing a mixture or compound?
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Is sesame oil a compound?
Sesame oil is a complex mixture.
What is the formula of oil gas?
Oil gas is a mixture, not a compound.
What is the molecular formula of groundnut oil?
This oil is a mixture not a compound.
Is water and oil an element compound or mixture?
Water and oil do not mix with each other. It is a mixture.
Is oil and water is substance or element?
A mixture of oil and water is a mixture, not an element. If by substance you mean not a pure substance (element or compound), then oil and water would be a substance (that is a mixture). If you mean oil and water separately, then oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons, and water is a compound (pure substance).
