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Why would a solvent like turpentine be better for removing grease and grime than water?
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Turpentine and greases are both nonpolar compounds.
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Why might a solvent like turpentine be better for removing grease and grime than water?
Water repels oil and grease, which will make it difficult for the water to penetrate and move it. Solvents dissolve oils and greases, which effectively removes them from surfaces and, in many cases, prevents them from being redeposited on surfaces while the solvent is present. The solvents themselves are often easily washed off with water later.
One solvent that can remove grease from stains?
Acetone in one solvent
Why would ethanol be better than plain water for removing a grease stain?
Fat is not water soluble so water really won't do anything. Ethanol is an alcohol, which can break down grease.
Is any solvent is used to remove grease stains from clothing?
vim
Substance that dissolves a solute?
It's is a solvent. I am doing a worksheet.
Why might a solvent like turpentine be better for removing grease and grime than water?
Water repels oil and grease, which will make it difficult for the water to penetrate and move it. Solvents dissolve oils and greases, which effectively removes them from surfaces and, in many cases, prevents them from being redeposited on surfaces while the solvent is present. The solvents themselves are often easily washed off with water later.
What are some of the uses for turpentine oil?
Turpentine has many uses. Primarily it is used to clean out paint brushes. It is frequently used as a solvent and also as a paint thinner. It can be used to clean up grease as well.
One solvent that can remove grease from stains?
Acetone in one solvent
What are the examples of effect of solvent polarity?
Polarity is the reason why a solvent can dissolve a solute. An example is oven cleaner removing grease from a oven when water cannot. Also water is know as the universal solvent because of its abundance and the fact that a lot of things we want to dissolve are polar molecules.
What is a substance that dissolved in a solvent?
Grease or oil
What is a substance dissolved in solvent?
Grease or oil
Can petrol be used as a solvent for grease?
no it is used to bombarding into the piston
Why would ethanol be better than plain water for removing a grease stain?
Fat is not water soluble so water really won't do anything. Ethanol is an alcohol, which can break down grease.
Is any solvent is used to remove grease stains from clothing?
vim
Substance that dissolves a solute?
It's is a solvent. I am doing a worksheet.
Is solvent noun or adgetive?
The word solvent is both a noun and an adjective. Example uses: Noun: This solvent will remove the stains from your driveway. Adjective: You need a solvent cleaner to remove grease and oil stains. Adjective: That is a good investment, they are a solvent company.
Can you tell the materials used for removing scratches?
compound and elbow grease
