Why does salt dissolve in water but not in oil?

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Why does salt dissolve in water but not in oil?

Safeer PP 29th Jul, 2022

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Safeer PP 29th Jul, 2022

Water is a good solvent. Salt dissolves in water because water molecules can surround and break the salt into tiny particles. Oil is a thick liquid and does not have this ability, so salt stays undissolved. This is why water is called a universal solvent.

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