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Well, it is possible, but for oil to evaporate, it takes a longer time, because it's thicker than water. for oil to come down from the sky like rain, it's possible and it's happening all the time, just that more than 99% of the rain water is made up of water, oil only takes up 1% or less of the rain water due to the slow rate of evaporation. Can oil evaporate? you can find a very good example in your kitchen, on the shelves which is on top of the stove, or the ceiling which is on top of your stove, they will probably feel sticky and will smell of oil. why is that? because while cooking, the oil evaporated under the high temperature and condensed there, so my answer is: yes

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Most of the pollutants in the ocean come from?

Most of the pollutants in the ocean come from land-based activities, such as industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, oil spills, and improper waste disposal. These pollutants can enter the ocean through rivers, stormwater runoff, or direct dumping.


Does rainwater have oil in?

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The road is most slippery A. after a long rain. B. when it is new. C. during the first half hour of the rain.?

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Can it rain oil?

No. Oil does not evaporate. Even when it's component parts do evaporate, it diffuses in the air and does not precipitate out in the form of rain.


Is it possible for oil to get into rain?

no its phisicly impossible. rain is when water from lakes rivers ponds the ocean etc. evaporate into the sky and become clouds. if oil is in water and the water evaporates oil will rain. wrong. oil cannot evaporate. only water. if your talking about the oil spill from bp hope this helps.! (oh and if you really hate the spill i suggest stop buying from bp your supporting them)


If crude oil can evaporate and 10 million gallons get dumped into the oceans a year would that mean it would eventually mix with the rain?

yes


Will the rain formed in the gulf be oily after the recent oil spill?

No. Oil does not make rain oily. Oil is a complex mixture of many hydrocarbon compounds. Some lighter compounds will evaporate and go into the atmosphere. The compounds will not reform in rain water to create an oily substance. They will be in very low concentrations in the atmosphere due to natural dispersion.


Which one oil and water does not evaporate quickly?

Water evaporate quickly.


Do olive oil and vinegar and evaporate?

Vinegar contains a lot of water, which will evaporate. Oils evaporate VERY slowly.


What advantage does oil have over a hydraulic fluid?

oil will not evaporate as quickly as hydraulic fluid even though hydraulic fluid does not evaporate easily therefore you will not have to change the oil as often


Does water with oil evaporate faster than syrup and water?

No, water with syrup evaporate faster.


Does turpentine evaporate?

Terpentine is a volatile oil. It evaporate by the passing air


How long does heating oil take to evaporate?

can take as long as 17 years


Does oil dry?

Oil does not dry in the same way that water-based substances do. Oil undergoes a process called oxidation, where it hardens over time due to exposure to oxygen, but it does not evaporate or evaporate in the way water does.


Which chemical is used so that water don't evaporate?

oil