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Gasoline is hydrophobic because the molecules are non-polar. Only polar molecules are soluble in water.
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Gasoline and water do not mix why?
i guess .... gasoline is a volatile material when it is mixed with water, the temperature of water would make it vaporize.
What is gasoline pH scale?
Gasoline is a hydrocarbon, not a water based solution so the pH scale does not apply to it.
If gasoline is poured into liquid water will in float or sink?
Gasoline will float because it has a lighter density than water. Water has a density of 1.0 g/cm3 and gas has a density of about 0.7 g/cm3
Why is sodium chloride very soluble in water but not very soluble in gasoline?
Sodium Chloride is an ionic compound and ha a high hydration energy. Hence, it is highly soluble in polar solvents like water, But it is not very soluble in gasoline since gasoline is a non-polar solvent.
Why does ethanol dissolve in both water and gasoline?
Ethanol has a polar and non polar end the polar end will be attracted to water and the non polar end will dissolve in gasoline but its limited because of size of the molecule and not having the strongest attractive forces
Why do cars work with gasoline and not water?
Because water is not a flammable substance and gasoline is.
Does water sink to the bottom of a gasoline tank?
Yes, because water is heavier then gasoline
Why does water weigh more then gasoline?
Water weighs more than gasoline because the particles in water are more dense than those in gasoline. This is because water molecules are highly polar and tend to attract each other. Gasoline molecules are not nearly as polar and do not attract each other.
Why shouldn't you use water to put out a gasoline fire?
Water should not be used to extinguish a gasoline fire because the gasoline will stay on top of the water which can spread the fire quicker. The best thing to use is a fire extinguisher.
Does gasoline dissolve in in water?
No. Gasoline is an oil product and does not mix with water.
Why is hexane soluble in water and gasoline is not?
Hexane and gasoline both are insoluble in water.
What makes gasoline heavier than water?
Gasoliner is NOT heavier than water. If you mix the two compounds , then allow them to settle. You will see that gasoline is on top of the water. ; Hence it is lighter (less heavy). Scieintifically, the density of gasoline is less than the density of water.
When gasoline and water are mixed together which one ends on top?
Gasoline has a density of around .71g/mL while water's density is 1g/mL so Gasoline floats on Water.
When milk is mixed with and gasoline which substance will float?
Gasoline
Where does Fred Meyer get its gasoline from?
They mix their gasoline with 10% ( E10 ) ethanol and water.
Gasoline and water do not mix why?
i guess .... gasoline is a volatile material when it is mixed with water, the temperature of water would make it vaporize.
What is the antonym of gasoline?
Water
