Question

The oil and vinegar in Italian vinegarette separates because the oil is _____ and the vinegar is _____ since it is mostly water. A) nonpolar, polar B) polar, metallic C) homogeneous, ionic D) hydrophyllic, covalent

Answer 1

b) that would be the answer based on my text book

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Answer 2

A polar substance will not dissolve a nonpolar substance. In the case of oil and vinegar, the vinegar is polar and more dense than the oil, so it settles on the bottom of the container. The oil is nonpolar and less dense, so it doesn't dissolve in the vinegar, and it floats on top.