Why are hydrocarbons not soluble in water? Quick Answer. Hydrocarbons do not dissolve in water because they are nonpolar compounds and water is a polar solvent. The general solubility rule is like dissolves like, meaning polar solvents dissolve polar solutes and nonpolar solvents dissolve nonpolar solutes.
Bobcats can live in a wide variety of habitats, including swamps, deserts, and mountain ranges, and they feed on different sizes of prey â small (mice), medium (rabbits and poultry), and large (domestic animals and deer).
Interesting Facts about Bobcats. 1  Bobcats scientific name is Felis rufus and are part of the cat family Felidae. They are also called bay lynx and red lynx. 2  Bobcats emit an eerie scream that can be heard for miles. Bobcats mark their territory with their urine and/or feces. A bobcat's personal territory can span out up to 30 square miles for males and five square miles for females. These territories are clearly marked by the bobcat's urine and/or feces.