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Q: What is it called when it cant dissolve in water?
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Can a tissue dissolve in water?

You can't dissolve a human, it's atoms are too big and do not break up in water.


Why cant water dissolve compounds such as oil?

Because oil is very complex, and water can not dissolve such complex structures.


Why cant salt dissolve in water?

it can, polar water molecules easily dissolve polar molecules, or ionic compounds such as salt.


Why water cant wash away chewing gum?

the gum contains sodium bisulfite which the water cant dissolve


Why cant liquids dissolve in water?

Many liquids form mixtures with water !


What is water called because some solids dissolve in it?

Water is called a solvent, because of the many things that dissolve in it.


How many things dissolve in water and what are they called?

Water can dissolve many things. Hence it is called a universal solvent.


By what mechanism does water dissolve minerals?

water can dissolve minerals by its property called "Hydrogen Bonding"


When a substance does not dissolve in water it is called what?

it is called insoluble


What is water called if some solids can dissolve in it?

The water would then be called a solvent


What is water called when solids dissolve in it?

This phenomenon is called dissolution.


Why do sugar crystals do not grow good in cold water?

they cant dissolve in cold water so how would they grow ; they wont it is not possible only with warm water theyll dissolve but there still there