Question

Why does vinegar dissolve in water but oil does not?

Vinegar is nonpolar like water, but oil is polar.

Vinegar is a pure substance, but oil is already a mixture.

Vinegar is polar like water, but oil is nonpolar.

Vinegar is a mixture, but oil is a pure substance like water.

Answer 1

Like dissolves like.

Answer 2

Vinegar is polar like water, but oil is nonpolar.

The reason for this is because, if it dissolves in water it is mostly polar.

Answer 3

Vinegar is also 94-95% water and 5-6% acetic acid.

Answer 4

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