0
Because the oil has a nonpolar molecule and water has a polar molecule.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why doesnt oil dissolve in ocean water?
The reason why oil doesn't dissolve in ocean water is because oil is nonpolar and water is polar.
Why cant water dissolve compounds such as oil?
Because oil is very complex, and water can not dissolve such complex structures.
Does kerosene oil dissolve in water?
No
Is vinegar soluble in kerosene?
oil is not soluble in vinegar as vinegar has a polar attraction just like water.
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.
Does salad oil dissolve in water?
No. Oil will dissolve in fatty (hydrophobic) liquids, not in hydrophilics like water.
Does an oil dissolve in water?
Oil does not dissolve in water. It stays there forever and ever. I'm sure everybody has done the shaking of the salad dressing thing, but it still comes back on top. That is the closest oil becomes to dissolving in water :P
Why doesnt oil dissolve in ocean water?
The reason why oil doesn't dissolve in ocean water is because oil is nonpolar and water is polar.
Why cant water dissolve compounds such as oil?
Because oil is very complex, and water can not dissolve such complex structures.
Name a molecule that does not dissolve well in water?
oil does not dissolve at all in water.
Why oil and water dissolve?
the density of oil is more than the water.so,they will never dissolve with each other, rather the oil will float over the water.
Which liquid does not dissolve in water?
Oil
Do not dissolve in water?
oil... xpp
What liquids can not dissolve in water?
oil
Will not dissolve in oil and water?
insoluble.
Does kerosene oil dissolve in water?
No
Why does water not dissolve motor oil?
because oil is nonpolar and water is polar
