Why does oil not dissolve in water?

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Haoshu asked Jun 3, 2023

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Why does oil not dissolve in water?

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Water and oil are incompatible. They are said to be inseparable. This is because water is a polar molecule, which means it has a positive charge on one end and a negative charge on the other.

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the oil won't disolve in water because the oils resistance keeps it from not deforming

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