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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Since oil does not dissolve in water, it is said to be _________ ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Immiscible. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

apolar?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hydrophobic (Water-fearing)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the molecules make up oil is not a bipolar

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Insoluble (in water)

OpenStudy (amistre64):

emulsion perhaps?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is deffinately because the oil isn't polar. The answer to the question is "IMMISISCIBLE".

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When something solid doesn't dissolve in water it is "insoluble" when it is a liquid it is called "immisiscible".

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