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Explain what polarity is in relation to water and oil

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Answer:The relative polarity of two molecules directly relates to their solubility. In general, solutions involve molecules of similar polarity. Therefore, oil is insoluble in water. In fact, oil is said to be hydrophobic, or "water-hating."

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