Oil and water both have a strong surface tension and the bonds pull inward so that they do not mix. Keisha adds detergent to the oil and water and they appear to mix. What best explains what happened?

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anonymous · Answer

The detergent molecule is has a higher density allowing the water and oil to mix.

 The detergent molecule bridges the gap since it’s attracted to both the water and oil.

 The detergent molecule has a higher salinity content allowing the salt to bind to oil and water.

 The detergent breaks the cohesive bond between the oil and water.