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Due to the differing densities of water and oil they will not mix without an emulsifying agent. An emulsifier is something which can combine things which on their own cannot be mixed.
E.g. in terms of cleaning, a detergent is used to mix the water and oils/grease.
In terms of cooking/baking, an egg is a common emulsifier for mixing oil and water; the production of cakes, mayonnaise, etc..
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Why does detergent allow oil and water to mix?
The detergent molecule contains both nonpolar hydrophobic parts that mix with oil and polar hydrophilic parts that mix with water.
How do you get oil and water to mix?
add detergent
Does water and oil mix with dish washing detergent?
Dish washing detergent can help water and oil mix because it has surfactants that bind to both water and oil molecules, allowing them to mix together. This helps to lift grease and oil off dishes during the washing process.
Why is it difficult to wash an oily plate with cold water without soap or detergent?
Oil is a nonpolar substance and water is a polar substance, so the water can't mix with or dissolve the oil.
Oil and water both have a strong surface tension and the bonds pull inward so that they do not mix Keisha adds detergent to the oil and water and they appear to mix what happened?
The detergent molecule bridges the gap since it's attracted to both the water and oil.
What do detergents do to a mixture of oil and water?
They cause them to mix. The detergent particles have an oil-soluble end which sticks into the oil, and a water soluble end which is attracted to the water. When enough detergent particles surround an oil droplet, it will move off into the water.
Can you mix water and oil?
Yes, by adding a surfactant which is detergent. it acts by attaching the polar water with its head and the non polar oil by its tail. so they mix
What happens when you mix laundry detergent and water?
When you mix laundry detergent and water, the detergent molecules attach to dirt and oil particles, breaking them up and making them easier to wash away. This process is known as emulsification, where the detergent helps to lift and suspend dirt in the water to be rinsed away.
If water and oil don't mix what can make them mix together?
Put detergent inside the container to make them mixed.
Does detergent dissolve in water?
Yes, detergent dissolves in water. Detergents are designed to be water-soluble so that they can effectively mix with water to remove dirt, oil, and grease from surfaces.
How can we make oil and water mix together?
Shake vigorously (this is the techique used to mix a bottle of salad dressing, which does normally include both oil and water - water being the main component of vinegar). Doing this does not actually cause the oil and water to combine but breaks the oil up into tiny droplets and disburses them in the water. If you want to actually cause them to mix, you must add something like soap, to destroy the surface tension of the bubbles.
Can you get oil and water to mix?
You can do this by stirring or agitating the oil and water together with soap or detergent. Different oils, soaps and detergents will work more or less efficiently.
