2007-05-12 20:16:12 · 5 answers · asked by zee_muk 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
There is a scientist that found a way to mix them, but generally no. It is still a relatively new theory that you can read about here: http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn3408
They have a different density.
2007-05-12 20:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by Schizm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can mix oil and water together. If you shake them hard enough they will break down into small clumps that will kind of blend together. Milk for example is mostly water but contains plenty of oils. At a microscopic level however they wouldn't really be mixed--as you get down to a smaller and smaller scale you would see that they remain seperate--but to the human eye it would seem like they were one homogenous mixture.
2007-05-13 03:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by f4llen4ngel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way is to use whats called an emulsifying agent (emulsifier) that 'blends' water with oil based substances. This is how they make butter, ice cream etc.
2007-05-13 03:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, by using an emulsifier.
2007-05-13 03:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it depends on what kind of oil. like olive oil...i dont think so.
2007-05-13 03:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by Deejay_Elle_Ti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋