Question

Why does the layer containing petroleum oil and gas found above the water in the sea?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Petroleum oil and water are insoluble with each other. Therefore when we mix them both, petroleum oil form layer above water. So, in the deposits, above water there is layer containing petroleum oil and gas. ... Petroleum and gas are non polar in nature while water is a polar solvent.

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