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Water is a polar molecule so all nonpolar molecules will not dissolve in water. Examples of nonpolar molecules are oil, wax, and ethane.
These items do not dissolve in water:
Curry Powder
Sand
Rice
Wood Shavings
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Why doesn't flour dissolve in water?
flour doesn't dissolve in water because it is not dense enough
What macromolecule does not dissolve in water?
Proteins.
What solutes dissolve better in cold water?
gases like CO2
What Can Water Not Dissolve?
While ionic compounds and polar molecules dissolve the best in water, nonpolar molecules do not. Example of a such nonpolar substance: oil. Oil forms clumps or beads in water because the nonpolar molescules are shoved together. Why? The water molecules are more attracted to each other than to the nonpolar molecules.
What can dissolve in water?
Lots and lots of things. It is said to be the universal solvent. It is very good at dissolving ionic compounds and most polar molecular compounds also. And, that is also one of the qualities that makes it so conducive to life. Water is not good a dissolving certain non-polar organic compounds because water if a very polar molecule and therefore is good at dissolving other polar molecules (remember, like dissolves like). However, oils and other non-polar compounds do not dissolve in water at all.
When a substance doesnt dissolve in water what is it said to be?
insoluble
Why doesnt magnesium sulfate dissolve in water?
Well...Magnesium sulfate actually does dissolve in water- you simply have to heat up the water.
What doesnt dissolve with water?
Oil and sand are two substances that will not dissolve in water.
Why doesnt oxygen dissolve in water?
Oxygen does dissolve in water, how do you think aquatic animals survive without dissolved oxygen.
A compound that doesnt dissolve in water?
There are many compounds that don't dissolve in water, but the most insoluble compound is mercury sulfide.
Why doesn't hot cocoa dissolve in cold water?
It doesnt dissolve in cold water because of the salt that hot cocoa contains
When a substance such as pepper doesnt dissolve in water its said to be?
A substance that does not dissolve in water is said to be insoluble (in water). It should be noted that pepper is soluble in water.
How would you determine the density of 10 grams of granular zinc?
using water displacement because it doesnt float on water and it doesnt dissolve in water
Why doesnt oil dissolve in ocean water?
The reason why oil doesn't dissolve in ocean water is because oil is nonpolar and water is polar.
What are insoluble solids and what are they called another name?
a solid that doesnt dissolve in water
Did organic compounds dissolve in polar solvent?
no because organic compounds are compounds containing carbons and doesnt dissolve in water.
How does salt and sugar dissolve in water?
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