Why does oil not dissolve in water?
a. It has covalent bonds connecting the atoms.
b. It is found within tissues of organisms.
c. It is not a polar molecule.
d. It has ionic bonds
ANS: C
Oil molecules are nonpolar. Nonpolar molecules are not attracted to water molecules so the bond
strength found in oil is not diminished as it is with polar molecules. Information can be found in the
section Water Is a Powerful Solvent.
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