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Chemistry Exam 4 / 5

Mix, Melt & Dissolve

A bottle of oil, a glass of water, and an empty jar on a counter.

After oil and water are shaken together and left to settle, the oil forms the top layer. Why does the oil float?

About this quiz

From fizzy drinks to floating balloons, chemistry is all around you.

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  1. 1 Answer five multiple-choice questions in each round.
  2. 2 Use the diagrams when a question asks you to read or interpret one; other images are just for fun.
  3. 3 Score at least 80% to pass.

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