Some make-up removal products suggest shaking the solution before using it. Why would the manufacturers provide this suggestion?

A. The solution evaporates easily.

B. The solution separates naturally.

C. The solutes in the solution separate according to size.

D. The solutes in the solution separate due to magnetism.

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Declan Benson

Physics

14 February, 23:43

Some make-up removal products suggest shaking the solution before using it. Why would the manufacturers provide this suggestion?

A. The solution evaporates easily.

B. The solution separates naturally.

C. The solutes in the solution separate according to size.

D. The solutes in the solution separate due to magnetism.

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Paloma Irwin · Answer 1

B. The solution separates naturally.

Lil Girl · Answer 2

B. The solution separates naturally.

If the ingredients are non-polar to water (which is usually the main ingredient in removal products) then the bottle would have to be physically shaken up to distribute both ingredients and get the desired result. Over time the non-polar ingredient will float on top of the water.