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The detergent molecule contains both nonpolar hydrophobic parts that mix with oil and polar hydrophilic parts that mix with water.
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How do you get oil and water to mix?
add detergent
Oil and water both have a strong surface tension and the bonds pull inward so that they do not mix Keisha adds detergent to the oil and water and they appear to mix what happened?
The detergent molecule bridges the gap since it's attracted to both the water and oil.
What do detergents do to a mixture of oil and water?
They cause them to mix. The detergent particles have an oil-soluble end which sticks into the oil, and a water soluble end which is attracted to the water. When enough detergent particles surround an oil droplet, it will move off into the water.
Can you mix water and oil?
Yes, by adding a surfactant which is detergent. it acts by attaching the polar water with its head and the non polar oil by its tail. so they mix
If water and oil don't mix what can make them mix together?
Put detergent inside the container to make them mixed.
What helps grease and oil mix with water so they can be rinsed away?
soap, detergent
How do emulsifiers help to keep the oil and water from separaing?
An emulsifier is a special detergent which can mix with oil and greases but they can also mix with water. When it is put with oil and water the particles mix together, but after a certain amount of time the particles will eventually seperate.
Will water and oil mix with or without detergent?
Due to the differing densities of water and oil they will not mix without an emulsifying agent. An emulsifier is something which can combine things which on their own cannot be mixed. E.g. in terms of cleaning, a detergent is used to mix the water and oils/grease. In terms of cooking/baking, an egg is a common emulsifier for mixing oil and water; the production of cakes, mayonnaise, etc..
How does dish detergent work?
The reason why dish detergent work is because the have a ingredient called surfactants. Surfactants are an active ingredient in dish detergents they help oil and water mix. After the oil and water mix the oil based food grease becomes surrounded by water droplets and carried away giving you clean dishes. The reason why dish detergent work is because the have a ingredient called surfactants. Surfactants are an active ingredient in dish detergents they help oil and water mix. After the oil and water mix the oil based food grease becomes surrounded by water droplets and carried away giving you clean dishes. this is a lame answer and needs to be revised
How can we make oil and water mix together?
Shake vigorously (this is the techique used to mix a bottle of salad dressing, which does normally include both oil and water - water being the main component of vinegar). Doing this does not actually cause the oil and water to combine but breaks the oil up into tiny droplets and disburses them in the water. If you want to actually cause them to mix, you must add something like soap, to destroy the surface tension of the bubbles.
Can you get oil and water to mix?
You can do this by stirring or agitating the oil and water together with soap or detergent. Different oils, soaps and detergents will work more or less efficiently.
How can you get oil and water to mix?
You can do this by stirring or agitating the oil and water together with soap or detergent. Different oils, soaps and detergents will work more or less efficiently.
