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Q: Why was the study of oil on top of water conducted?
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Does oil create a barrier on top of water?

oil is less dense then water so oil floats on top of water.


Why do not put water on an oil flame?

oil gets on top of water and oil is flamable


How does oil sit on top of water in an oil spill?

Oil is less dense than water, so it sits on top. It is also organic so is immiscible in water.


How does oil get into water?

Oil and water can't mix. They won't go together. The oil with just sit it the water or on top of the oil the water.


Why does vegatable oil sit flat on top of water?

vegatable oil sit flat on top of water because of density. Density of vegetable oil is more then water .Hence oil float


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.


Is USP mineral oil soluble in water?

No, it is not. Oil and water do not mix. If you pour oil into water, the oil will float to the surface. If you pour water into oil, the water will sink to the bottom and the oil will float on top.


Water oil glycerin how will they be layered?

Water on bottom, oil on top and glycerin between them.


What rises when oil and water are mixed together?

The oil will rise to the top and float on the water.


What is the conclusion when you mix oil and water?

The oil rises to the top of the water because they do not mix.


What will happen if oil mixed with warm water?

Not a lot, water and oil don't mix and so the oil will float on top of the water.


When you mix thick vegetable oil and water together why does the vegetable oil sit on the top?

Vegetable oil is denser then water, so it floats on top. Oil is also a lipid, which is hydrophobic, meaning it does not like water. They do not mix.