When the toluene layer (containing methyl benzoate and benzoic acid) was added to the aqueous (water) layer containing NaOH, what was true about toluene and water? The toluene and water layers mix because they have similar polarities The toluene and water layers mix because they have different polarities The toluene and water layers don't mix because they have different polarities. The toluene layer is on top because it is less dense. The toluene and water layers don't mix because they have different polarities. The toluene layer is on bottom because it is less dense.

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When the toluene layer (containing methyl benzoate and benzoic acid) was added to
the aqueous (water) layer containing NaOH, what was true about toluene and water?
The toluene and water layers mix because they have similar polarities
The toluene and water layers mix because they have different polarities
The toluene and water layers don't mix because they have different polarities.
The toluene layer is on top because it is less dense.
The toluene and water layers don't mix because they have different polarities.
The toluene layer is on bottom because it is less dense.
Transcribed Image Text:When the toluene layer (containing methyl benzoate and benzoic acid) was added to the aqueous (water) layer containing NaOH, what was true about toluene and water? The toluene and water layers mix because they have similar polarities The toluene and water layers mix because they have different polarities The toluene and water layers don't mix because they have different polarities. The toluene layer is on top because it is less dense. The toluene and water layers don't mix because they have different polarities. The toluene layer is on bottom because it is less dense.
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