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Water molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other, excluding the hydrophobic molecules.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agogrease is insoluble in water because grease is non-polar whereas water is polar.
as we know similar solvents dissolve similar solutes that is why grease is insoluble
in water.
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Is oil in water soluble or insoluble?
Oil is insoluble in water. If you try to mix them, the oil will just float on top of the water.
Does parafin oil contain water?
No, water is even not mixable with (or insoluble in) oil
What substances are soluble or insoluble in water?
Pretty much any lipid. Oil, butter, grease, etc...
Will albumin dissolve in water?
Insoluble in water but soluble in oil
Soap helps romove grease from clothes because?
Fatty acid salts act as soap to remove grease because of their nonpolar tail and their polar head. This structure allows otherwise insoluble particles in water to become soluble and then washed away.
What types of molecules are insoluble in water?
Hydrophobic molecules are insoluble in water. These include oils and grease.
Is oil in water soluble or insoluble?
Oil is insoluble in water. If you try to mix them, the oil will just float on top of the water.
Why is peanut oil insoluble in water?
because it is just insoluble
How much oil is in the water?
None, OIL is INsoluble in water
Will not dissolve in oil and water?
insoluble.
What is the difference between a soluble and insoluble?
Soluble describes something that can be dissolved in water. Insoluble describes something that can not be dissolved in water. Salt is soluble, it will dissolve in water. Oil is insoluble, oil will float on the surface of water.
Does parafin oil contain water?
No, water is even not mixable with (or insoluble in) oil
What are some examples of insoluble solids?
For example stainless steel is practically insoluble in water.
Why is the oil in animals insoluble to water?
they are acids
What substances are soluble or insoluble in water?
Pretty much any lipid. Oil, butter, grease, etc...
Is oil in insoluble?
no oil is not insoluble in water but in flour it is soluble. it has both properties
Does hydraulic fluid absorb water?
No. Water is insoluble in hydraulic oil.
