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What does it mean if a substance is insoluble in water
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What does it mean if a substance is insoluble in water

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The substance won't dissolve in water. Ex: Oil is insoluble in water
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It means the substance can't mix or dissolve in water. This is because the molecules don't attract to eachother. Oil won't mix with water because it is non polar.
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