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Why does acetone dissolve in water?

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Acetone will float in water because it has a lower density than water. A few other liquids which will float on water are: ethanol, ether, methylated spirits and olive oil. Some that will sink in water are: chloroform and Mercury.

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Acetone and water are miscible in all proportions. That means they dissolve in each other to an unlimited extent.

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Acetone is a polar molecule, which gives it a strong intermolecular attraction to water, which is very polar. As a result, acetone is fully soluble in water.

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