Why does a little water make it easier to wipe oil off of glass?

Subject: Why does a little water make it easier to wipe oil off of glass?

Date: Thu Jul 6 21:41:40 2000
Posted by Ken Pidgeon
Grade level: grad (science) School: (none)
City: Lexington State/Province: KY Country: USA
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 962934100.Ch

Message:


 Everyone knows that oil and water don't mix, so why does breathing on my
 glasses make it easier to clean them?

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