Is mineral oil polar or nonpolar?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether mineral oil has polar or nonpolar characteristics. This involves understanding the chemical properties of mineral oil and its interactions with other substances.

More Information

Mineral oil is primarily composed of hydrocarbons which share their electrons evenly, leading to nonpolar bonds. This lack of polarity means it doesn't mix well with water.

Tips

common mistakes include assuming all oils are polar or assuming liquid at room temperature affects polarity.

Sources

• The web page with info on - Example Source - acs.org
• Polarity of cosmetic oils? - Chemists Corner - chemistscorner.com