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Oils are insoluble in water because they are bases.

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What can be soluble and insoluble?

Something that is soluble can dissolve in a liquid (like sugar in water), but something that insoluble cannot (like rocks in water).


What does it mean if something is insoluble?

It will not dissolve in water.


What is the name of something that does not dissolve in water?

A substance that does not dissolve in water is called insoluble.


What does it mean of something is insoluble?

If something is insoluble, it means that it cannot be dissolved in a particular solvent, such as water. Insolubility indicates that the substance will not readily form a solution due to its lack of compatibility with the solvent.


What is the difference between a soluble and insoluble?

Soluble describes something that can be dissolved in water. Insoluble describes something that can not be dissolved in water. Salt is soluble, it will dissolve in water. Oil is insoluble, oil will float on the surface of water.


When a substance doesnt dissolve in water what is it said to be?

This substance is insoluble in water.


Which substance is insoluble in water?

oils are insoluble in water


What name is given when something will dissolve in water?

A substance is 'insoluble in water' if it will not dissolve in water, although it may dissolve in another solvent.


What macronutrient is insoluble in water?

fats and oils are insoluble in water.


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Ag2CrO4 is insoluble in water.


Which substance is insoluble in tap water?

oils are insoluble in water


What is a mixture containing an insoluble solute called?

By definition a solute can not be insoluble. Ergo, there are no mixtures containing an insoluble solute.