Question

The density of petroleum is less than the density of water. If an oil tanker leaks oil in the ocean, where does the oil go? A) The oil floats on the seawater; water is polar and oil is nonpolar. B) The oil mixes with the water. C) The oil sinks below the seawater; water is nonpolar and oil is polar. D) The oil floats on the seawater; water is nonpolar and oil is polar. E) The oil sinks below the seawater; water is polar and oil is nonpolar.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The oil floats on the seawater; water is polar and oil is nonpolar.

Explanation:

Oil is less dense, so it will float on the more dense molecule. :)

Water is polar, oil is nonpolar.