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because its not a liquid its a solid
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What is solvent wax?
Solvent wax refers to solvents that remove wax. The solvent is able to dissolve, or get rid of, the wax.
Why is the upper epodermis covered by a waxy cuticle?
Since wax is impervious to water, the cuticle made of wax checks cuticular transpiration
Why does paraffin wax not melt in water?
Salt water is more dense than fresh water. Wax is less dense than Fresh water. The density difference between wax and salt water is greater than wax and fresh water, so wax floats better.
Can coffee dissolve crayon wax?
How about you try it and find out? My guess is yes.
Why a water drop just sits on the wax paper without sinking into the paper?
Wax repels water/liquid, it doesn't absorb it, so the water forms droplets.
How can you separate sandshred candle wax and granulated sugar?
dissolve the sugar in water then filter to get the wax then boil off the water from the sugar
What is solvent wax?
Solvent wax refers to solvents that remove wax. The solvent is able to dissolve, or get rid of, the wax.
How do you i dissolve wax in my sink drain pipe?
Boiling water of course
Does wax dissolve in petrol?
Yes
Is paraffin wax soluble?
The solubility of paraffin wax depends on the particular solvent. Paraffin wax, which is a petroleum by-product that is refined and a solid, will not dissolve in water or alcohol. However, it is soluble in carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, benzene, and ether.
In which liquid does a crayon dissolve the fasts water Pepsi or Gatorade?
All 3 are water based, and crayons are based on wax, which does not dissolve in water.
Can wax be dissovled in water?
No, wax and water are immiscible.
Does candle wax dissolve in ethanol?
yes.
Does candle wax dissolve in petrol?
Yes
Which is more viscous water or kerosene?
Water and wax do not go together. Think of the reason why people wax their cars. If the car gets wet the wax allows the water to form droplets and slide off. The wax and the water do not mix. Another way to think of it is floating candles. If the wax dissolved in the water then it wouldn't be a floating candle anymore. So my guess is that it is more soluble in kerosene.
Why is the upper epodermis covered by a waxy cuticle?
Since wax is impervious to water, the cuticle made of wax checks cuticular transpiration
Why does paraffin wax not melt in water?
Salt water is more dense than fresh water. Wax is less dense than Fresh water. The density difference between wax and salt water is greater than wax and fresh water, so wax floats better.
