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Generally "like dissolves like". Water is a polar molecule and so will tend to dissolve anything polar (i.e. with some kind of charge) and not dissolve non-polar substances. Examples of things that do dissolve are many ionic substances (though not all) and shorter chain alcohols such as ethanol. Longer chains don't dissolve as well as they get more non-polar in character.
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∙ 11y agoWater can dissolve many things. For instance, stuff like salt can be dissolved in water. Water is one of the largest solvents and is the most common.
Water (Water is H2O in liquid form) has a general positive side opposite a general negative side. This arrangement of the two Hydrogen molecules in relation to the single Oxygen molecule allows water to attractively separate other molecules and suspend them in the body of water. It's a pretty sweet arrangement. Life in the forms found on Earth would not be able to exist without water.
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∙ 11y agoIf an organic compound is relatively small, and has a polar end, it may become soluble in water. This depends on how long the carbon-chain is, compared to how polar the polar end of the chain is.
I.e. Ethanol is polar and water soluable, while decanol is not.
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∙ 14y agoHydrogen bonds that the guest molecule create with the water makes it water soluble.
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∙ 15y agoAnything chemically polar. Salts and nitrates are quite soluble.
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∙ 11y agoPolar molecules, and ionic compounds that dissociate in water.
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∙ 15y ago1 part hydrogen 2 parts oxygen
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How does the polarity of water molecules make water an effective solvent?
The polarity of the water molecule is what makes water a great solvent. It called the universal solvent.
Why is water a good solevent?
A solvent is a substance that can dissolve an other substance. Water is one of the best solvents in fact it is often called the "universal" solvent. It is the structure of water that makes it such a great solvent. Because water is polar it will disolve other polar molicules as well as ionic compounds.
What is the solvent in a surgur water solution?
The solvent is the water
Why do you use hot water to dissolve a dye?
Generally, warming a solvent (like water), makes it faster (easier) to dissolve a dye.
When the solvent is water the mixture is?
When water is the solvent, the mixture is a solution.
Why does water form solutions?
Water is universal solvent. When solute desolves into solvent it makes a solution.
Due to what reasons is water a universal solvent?
its the universal solvent because it dissolve in water and the dipole charteristics makes it a universal solvent
Which characteristic of water molecules makes water a good solvent?
The polarity of water results in the ability of water to dissolve other hydrophilic molecules
Is solvent the same as solution?
No. The "solvent" is the liquid that does makes the solid dissolve.For example, in a solution of salt water, the solvent is "water", and the solute is salt.
Why does solutions form?
Water is universal solvent. When solute desolves into solvent it makes a solution.
What is the special property that makes water the universal solvent?
Water's polarity
When the structure of pure water makes it a good what?
solvent
What is a solute and solvent in tap water?
that makes it condensation
What property of water makes water a good solvent?
allows for hydrogen bonding
What are the property of water that makes it the universal solvent?
its polar nature
How does the polarity of water molecules make water an effective solvent?
The polarity of the water molecule is what makes water a great solvent. It called the universal solvent.
When Adding powdered Gatorade to water makes a tasty solution. What is the solvent in this example?
Water
