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Time Warp: Oil and Water
Oil and water don't mix because water's polar molecules don't adhere easily to oil's nonpolar molecules. Since oil is less dense than water, it rises to the top.
Added: May 26, 2009
Views: 11192 Views
Runtime: 01:01
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