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Why did petroleum jelly dissolve in one solvent but not in the others?
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What temperature does petroleum jelly freeze?
Petroleum jelly's freezing point is 38 - 45 deg C.
Is petroluem jelly water based?
Petroleum jelly is actually derived from petroleum as its name suggests, and by petroleum we mean oil, the kind that comes out of oil wells; water is not involved. It is a hydrocarbon.
Who discovered petroleum jelly?
The raw material for petroleum jelly was discovered in 1859 in Titusville, Pennsylvania, USA, on some of the country's first oil rigs.
What form is petroleum found in naturally?
jelly thingmabob :)
What would dissolve quicker jelly cube or a jelly crystal?
this is my question please answer as soon as possible
What is solute of gasoline?
Gasoline is an organic compound and it is the solvent of organic solutes. Petroleum jelly will dissolve in gasoline because both petroleum jelly and gasoline are hydrocarbons.
Is ethanol the solvent or solute in gasoline?
Gasoline does not have a solvent, as it is commonly used, and it does not need a solvent. This is because gasoline is not a solid that needs dissolving, it is a liquid hydrocarbon already and is a solvent more than it can ever be a solvent.
Is there latex in patroleum jelly?
Petroleum jelly does not contain latex. When petroleum jelly comes in contact with latex, it will dissolve the material. Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of manufacturing petroleum.
Is petroleum jelly soluble in water?
Petroleum isn't a single product, but rather a range of substances. Many will float on water, but not all.
Is petroleum jelly an oil?
No, contrary to popular belief, petroleum jelly is in fact a jelly.
Can you put petroleum jelly on a burn?
Petroleum jelly has many uses. Petroleum jelly may be put on a burn to help soothe it. Petroleum jelly may also reduce scarring.
How do you prime an oil pump?
Pack a new oil pump with petroleum jelly. This will create a suction when the pump starts up and suck oil in. The jelly will dissolve in the oil harmlessly.
Who is country made it petroleum jelly?
Petroleum Jelly was made in the United States.
How do you preserve eggs with petroleum jelly?
You don't put eggs in petroleum jelly to preserve.
Is there a difference between vaseline and petroleum jelly?
no vaseline is brand name of petroleum jelly
How much petroleum is in petroleum jelly?
a bit
How is petroleum changed to petroleum jelly?
by adding waxes to base oils u can get petrolium jelly
