Question

a chef mixes oil and water in a bowl to make a salad dressing. what will be the most likely outcome?
○ the water will dissolve in the oil and create a solution.
○ the oil will dissolve in the water and create a solution.
○ the oil and water will mix together to create a new liquid mixture.
● the oil and water will remain separate in the bowl and create a mixture.

Explanation:

Oil is nonpolar, water is polar; they are immiscible, so they do not dissolve in each other and will separate into layers, forming a heterogeneous mixture.

Answer:

The oil and water will remain separate in the bowl and create a mixture.