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Why oil does not mix with water?
Question

Why oil does not mix with water?

A.

Molecules of oil are non-polar

B.

Molecules of oil are bigger than that of water

C.

Both 1 and 2 are correct

D.

None of the above

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (A) Molecules of oil are non-polar

Explanation:

  • Oil molecules are non-polar, meaning they do not have a positive and negative end.

  • Water molecules, on the other hand, are polar, meaning they have a positive and negative end (dipole).

  • Since polar molecules (water) are attracted to other polar molecules, and non-polar molecules (oil) are attracted to other non-polar molecules, they do not mix with each other.

  • This results in oil and water not mixing and forming separate layers.

Information Booster:

  • Polar molecules like water have a strong intermolecular attraction due to the difference in charge between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

  • Non-polar molecules like oil lack such charge separation, so they do not interact effectively with polar molecules like water.

  • This property is why oil floats on water, as it is less dense and does not mix due to molecular interactions.

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