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Question

i've got this question in my science book and it says.............................. You have painted something with an oil- based paint.Why can't you clean the brushes with water??

i know the answer but i can't put it in words help me please!

Answer 1

Actually...you can. Using the right soap, your brushes will become clean. However.
Once you cleaned your brushes that way they will be ruined for use on any fine painting.

I think the answer to the question is supposed to be:
Oil and water do not mix. The molecular structure of water repels oils and therefor it can not be used as a cleaning agent.