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Why are some substances not able to dissolve in water?

Why are some substances not able to dissolve in water?
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Why are some substances not able to dissolve in water?

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Water is a polar molecule. If a solute dissolved in water is polar molecule, it will dissolve in water. If a solute dissolved in water is non-polar like oil it will not dissolve in water. Polar dissolves in polar.
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