0
What else can I help you with?
Do polar solvents dissolve polar solvents?
Yes. Like dissolves like!
Are polar solutes soluble in nonpolar solvents?
No, polar solutes are generally not soluble in nonpolar solvents.
What types of substances will dissolve in polar solvents?
Substances that are polar or ionic in nature will dissolve in polar solvents due to similar intermolecular forces. Some examples include salts, sugars, alcohols, and organic acids. Nonpolar substances, such as oils and fats, will not dissolve in polar solvents.
What is the expression that sums up the dissolving of polar or non polar solvents and solutes?
The term that summarizes the dissolving process of polar or nonpolar solvents and solutes is "like dissolves like." This means that polar solvents tend to dissolve polar solutes, while nonpolar solvents dissolve nonpolar solutes due to their similar intermolecular forces.
Would salt be more soluble in polar solvents?
Yes, salt is more soluble in polar solvents because salt is an ionic compound that dissolves well in substances with opposite charges, such as polar solvents. The positive and negative ions in salt are attracted to the partial charges in polar solvents, allowing for better solubility.
Why are alcohols soluble in polar solvents while hydrocarbons are not?
Alcohols contain a hydroxyl (-OH) group which can form hydrogen bonds with polar solvents, making them soluble. In contrast, hydrocarbons lack these polar functional groups and interactions, leading to poor solubility in polar solvents.
Would glycerol be soluble in polar or non polar solvents?
Glycerol is soluble in polar solvents due to its three hydroxyl (-OH) groups, which can form hydrogen bonds with water and other polar substances. This makes glycerol highly hydrophilic (water-attracting) and allows it to dissolve well in polar solvents. In contrast, glycerol is not soluble in non-polar solvents, as these do not provide the necessary interactions for dissolution.
What do you mean by the phrase''like dissolves like''?
Without a specified context, I assume it means polar substances dissolve in polar solvents and non-polar substances dissolve in non-polar solvents.
How does the principle of like dissolves like explain the differing solubilities of solutes in various solvents?
Generally polar solutes are dissolved in polar solvents and nonpolar solutes are dissolved in nonpolar solvents.
How does the principle like dissolves like explain the differing solubilities of solutes in various solvents?
Generally polar solutes are dissolved in polar solvents and nonpolar solutes are dissolved in nonpolar solvents.
How can you increase the Rf of polar compound?
my eluting in more polar solvents
How polar and non polar bonds affect solubility?
Molecules with many polar bonds are soluble in polar solvents.Also, molecules with none or few polar bonds (many non-polar bonds) are soluble in non-polar solvent. e.g Water is a polar solvent so substances with many polar bonds are soluble in it.
