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Polar substances are miscible (will dissolve) in each other and non-polar substances will dissolve in each other. "Like dissolves like!" Mineral oil is non-polar. Hexane is a six carbon chain and is also non-polar. Water on the other hand is polar because it contains an electronegative oxygen.
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Does oil dissolve?
Good question... With the information in my science classes, OIL does not dissolve in anything. But in my opinion I believe it is possible for oil to dissolve. I think oil may dissolve in acids, or any type of chemical. Oil can also dissolve when placed in boiling water for a period of time. Hope this helps! Good luck
What can't dissolve in water?
what does not turn dissolve in water is you! our bodies cannot melt in water
What types of substances would be least likely to dissolve in water?
Giant covalent substances like diamond tend not to dissolve in anything. Non polar molecular substances such as hydrocarbons are not attracted to water.
10 things that do not dissolve in water?
pepper, sand, dirt, paper, plants, metals, hair, wood, lead, cotton.
What word in science to mean something that does dissolve?
The word "soluble" (in science) refers to something that can dissolve in something else, like salt in water. The word "insoluble" refers to something that does not dissolve in something else, like oil in water.
Why do samples dissolve in mineral oil but not water?
I don't know what these samples are of, but somethings just dissolve in oil but not in water. That's one of the properties they have.
Does hexane dissolve in motor oil?
Yes, hexane is generally soluble in motor oil. Hexane is a non-polar solvent while motor oil is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, so they are likely to mix together.
Which materials dissolve in other liquids but not in water?
Non-polar substances like oil, grease, and wax dissolve in organic solvents such as benzene and hexane but not in water because they are hydrophobic and do not interact well with water molecules.
Can cottonseed oil dissolve in mineral oil?
No
Which solvent can dissolve grape seed oil?
Grape seed oil is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, acetone, and hexane. It is not soluble in water due to being a nonpolar substance.
Is iodine more soluble in mineral oil or water?
Iodine is more soluble in mineral oil than in water. This is because iodine is a nonpolar molecule, and mineral oil is also nonpolar, allowing for better solvation. In contrast, water is a polar solvent, which does not effectively dissolve nonpolar substances like iodine. Thus, iodine's solubility is significantly higher in mineral oil.
Does salt dissolve in mineral oil?
Oil, being a non-polar covalent compound is not soluble in water, which is a polar solvent. Salts (not limited to NaCl, but all ionic salts,) being ionic compounds that disassociate in solution to form charged ions, are highly soluble in water.
What color is iodine when dissolve in mineral oil?
purple.
Does ammonia dissolve in mineral oil?
The solubility in most of these is quite low. (Please see the link.)
Why does Mineral oil lubricant dissolve latex?
Mineral oil is known to weaken latex over time due to its chemical composition. The oil can break down the latex material, causing it to degrade and eventually dissolve. It is not recommended to use mineral oil-based lubricants with latex products to avoid this issue.
Do naphthalene crystals dissolve in mineral oil?
Yes, naphthalene crystals are soluble in mineral oil, as both are nonpolar substances. When naphthalene is added to mineral oil, it dissolves to form a homogeneous solution.
Why should you not expect the halides ions to dissolve in mineral oil?
halide ions strongly interact with the counter-ions. However, mineral oil is non-polar. To dissolve the halide ions (and the counter-ions) into mineral oil would drastically raise system energy. Thus it does not work. More simply, halide ions have a charge and won't easily dissolve in non-polar substances, since like-dissolves-like.
