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Hydrocarbons are non-polar, water is non-polar.

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Are hydrocarbons in soluble in water?

Hydrocarbons by themselves are non polar, so they would not be soluble in water, which is a polar molecule. Some hydrocarbon molecules however can have parts (with oxygen, hydrogen, fluor or nitrogen) and interact with water molecules though hydrogen bonding, albeit with less efficiency than other molecules that are polar.


Why the hydrocarbons do not desolve in water?

Water is a polar solvent, hydrocarbons are not polar.


Does hydrophobic substances repel water?

Yes, hydrophobic substances repel water.


Will hydrocarbon combine with water?

Hydrocarbons are non polar whereas water is polar. Therefore hydrocarbons do not dissolve in water.


What is an example of repel?

Water and oil repel each other.


What is made when hydrocarbons are burnt?

Burning of hydrocarbons release water and carbon dioxide.


What does combustion of hydrocarbons release?

Combustion of hydrocarbons release carbon dioxide and water.


How do hydrocarbons ignite?

Hydrocarbons react with oxygen; the products are water and carbon dioxide.


What do hydrocarbons give off when they are heated?

The products of hydrocarbons burning are carbon dioxide and water.


Why do hydrocarbons get lighter after burning?

Bu burning hydrocarbons are transformed in carbon dioxide and water.


What are the properties of hydrocarbon?

Some of the physical properties of hydrocarbons include the fact that hydrocarbons are non-reactive and are soluble in water. Hydrocarbons are able to burn over a flame and will produce water and carbon dioxide when reacting with oxygen. Most hydrocarbons are less dense than water and are able to float on water. Hydrocarbons are non-polar and will react with bromine and potassium under certain circumstances.


What liquids repel water?

Some examples of liquids that repel water include oil, alcohol, and liquid wax. These substances have non-polar molecular structures, which causes them to repel water due to differences in their polarity.