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Water is polar while oil is non polar. Since like dissolves like, they can't mix.
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∙ 13y agoBecuz oil is more heavier than water and it just stays on top of the water.
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What is about water that doesn't allow oil to readily mix with it?
didnt you pay atention in 5th grade science? oils are lighter than water
Does oil and water mix?
No, they can not mix without a 3rd reagent.
Which property is responsible for the fact that water and oil do not mix?
polarity! Polarity is the reason that water and oil do not mix
Oil soulble in water?
no, oil is insoluble in water. it doesn't completely mix with the water.AnswerOil is NOT soluble in water. If you were to put oil into a glass of watter, you would notice the oil floats along the top. There is a riddle to answer your question:Oil and water did not get along until a slippery object came along.see what this means is if you put oil and water they wont combine together, but if you put soap in with it they will mix perfectly
Why can't you mix hydrogen and air?
You can mix it but it will not stay mixed. Like oil mixed with water, hydrogen is much, much lighter then the rest of the components of air and it will therefore separate out.
Does not mix with water?
oil and alcohol doesnt mix with water
How does oil affect waters?
Oil and water do not mix so oil doesnt affect water instead it lies on top of the water like a film
What type of molecules interact with water polar or nonpolar?
Polar. Just think of this, oil is non polar, oil doesnt mix with water.
What is about water that doesn't allow oil to readily mix with it?
didnt you pay atention in 5th grade science? oils are lighter than water
Can you mix water with oil?
No we cannot mix water with oil.
What is the definition between the oil mix to water?
Oil will not mix with water.
In an oil spill why does the oil not mix with the sea water?
Oil does not mix with water, not even salty sea water.
What can not mix with water?
Oil can't mix with water.
What can mix with water?
Oil can't mix with water.
Why doesnt oil mix with any other substances?
Oil does mix with other substances for instance if you had some pure ethanol, oil would dissolve in it.
What is the conclusion when you mix oil and water?
The oil rises to the top of the water because they do not mix.
Oil and water mixing?
no oil and water do not mix
