Wednesday, December 16, 2009

What are the properties of oil?

Depends on what type of oil. Motor oil is what first comes to mind but then there is bably oil and vegetable oil, or caster oil





General Characteristics


1) doesn't mix with water


2) liquid, usually more viscous than water


3) composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen in chains


4) usually will float on water but some oils are more denseWhat are the properties of oil?
leaves a layer or sheen when spilled in water


less dense than water


slippery to touch


composed primarily of hydrocarbons

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