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No, polythene does not dissolve in water as it is a non-polar polymer and water is a polar solvent. This lack of attraction between the polythene molecules and water molecules prevents it from dissolving.

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Does polythene dissolve?

No, at least not in water.


Does polythene float or sink?

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Is it true that some solids dissolve in water and other solids do not?

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What are the effects of polythene pollution?

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Does polythene absorb water?

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Does water and salt dissolve?

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