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Why do petroleum jelly dissolve in vegetable oil but not in water?
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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.
Does crystal dissolve in water?
Jelly crystals do dissolve in water. They dissolve faster in hot water than cold. The hot water breaks down the Gelatin that makes up the jelly.
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.
What will a finger covered in petroleum jelly feel like in water?
Rather than us attempting to describe it, why don't you try it yourself? Petroleum jelly isn't terribly expensive.
Does jelly dissolve?
It depends what you put it in. Water no, Hydrochloric acid, yes.
How soluble is jelly?
Jelly doesn't actually dissolve it only melts so if you put it in warm water it would seem like it dissolving but it's really melting!Is what some simpleton said. But what realy happens is... The particles dissolve into the wather. And it cant dissolve in cold water
Does jelly dissolve better in hot water or cold water?
Jelly dissolves faster in hot water because water molucules move faster at a higher temperature.
Substances unable to dissolve in water?
I'm not sure what your asking but the term for substances that are unable to dissolve in water are called unsoluable.
What group of organic molecules does not dissolve in water?
A substance that doesn't mix with water is a hydrophobic substance. Common examples would be cooking oil, gasoline, petroleum jelly and wax.
It is logical to conclude that water cannot dissolve vegetable oil because the oil is?
insoluble
Does sugar dissolve in cooking oil?
YES..by vegetable oil or any ordinary oil..^^
What causes water to get a petroleum taste and smell?
Water can get a petroleum taste and smell if there is a contamination of petroleum or its byproducts in the water source. This can occur due to oil spills, leaks from underground tanks, or industrial activities. The petroleum compounds can dissolve into the water, giving it a distinct taste and smell.
