Which statement best describes what happens when oil and water are stirred together? (1 point)

Question

Oil molecules will repel each other electrically, leading to complete mixing of
the two substances.
Water molecules will attract each other electrically, but they will not attract oil molecules, causing separation.
Oil and water molecules have like charges, causing them to repel each other
and separate.
Water and oil molecules have opposite electrical charges causing them to
repel each other and separate.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes what happens when oil and water are stirred together is:

"Water molecules will attract each other electrically, but they will not attract oil molecules, causing separation."

This statement reflects the principle of polarity. Water is a polar molecule, meaning it has a positive and a negative end, while oil is nonpolar and does not form interactions with water molecules, leading to their separation.