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When you mix gasoline and salt water, the gasoline, being less dense and hydrophobic, will float on top of the salt water. The two substances do not mix due to their differing chemical properties; gasoline is a non-polar hydrocarbon, while salt water is a polar solution. The salt in the water does not dissolve the gasoline, and the mixture will separate into distinct layers. This separation can hinder the dispersion of pollutants in marine environments during oil spills.

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