Question

solutes and solvents quick check
which substance is an example of a nonpolar compound? (1 point)
○ vegetable oil
○ sugar
○ food coloring
○ water

Explanation:

Nonpolar compounds have an even distribution of electrical charge and do not dissolve in polar solvents like water. Vegetable oil is composed of long hydrocarbon chains which are nonpolar. Sugar, food coloring, and water are all polar substances (water is the classic polar solvent, sugar has polar hydroxyl groups, and food coloring is designed to dissolve in polar water).

Answer:

vegetable oil