Why does vinegar dissolve in water but oil does not? A. Vinegar is nonpolar like water, but oil is polar. B. Vinegar is a pure substance, but oil is already a mixture. C. Vinegar is polar like water, but oil is nonpolar. D. Vinegar is a mixture, but oil is a pure substance like water.

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Helena

30 July, 14:07

Why does vinegar dissolve in water but oil does not? A. Vinegar is nonpolar like water, but oil is polar. B. Vinegar is a pure substance, but oil is already a mixture. C. Vinegar is polar like water, but oil is nonpolar. D. Vinegar is a mixture, but oil is a pure substance like water.

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Tianna Ellis · Answer 1

The answer is C. Vinegar is polar like water, but oil is nonpolar this is due to the fact that if it dissolves in water it is mostly polar so the third choise represented above is definitely correct one.