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Why can substances such as isopropyl alcohol dissolve in both polar and non-polar substances?
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Because it is an intermediate polar-nonpolar solvent
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∙ 12y agothe solute is water
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Can ethyl alcohol dissolve oil?
No. Like water ethyl alcohol is a polar solvent and will not dissolve most nonpolar solutes such as oil.
Do substances made of nonpolar molecules only dissolve in nonpolar or polar solvents?
Like dissolves like. Polar compounds dissolve in polar solvents and nonpolar compounds dissolve in nonpolar solvents. An exception to this rule, however, is that an electronegative atom can only take four or five carbons into a polar solvent. An alcohol with an alkyl chain seven carbons long, for example, will not be soluble in a polar solvent, even though it is a polar molecule.
Why does a sugar cube not dissolve in isopropyl alcohol?
Because the particle of the sugar are heavier that the particles of the rubbing alcohol so they tend to stay at the bottom of the container and do not dissolve p.s. I an not sure about this answer but hopefully it helps
Why does isopropyl alcohol work to remove sharpie stains?
isopropanol/Ispropyl (or called rubbing alcohol) is a solvent that has polar molecules (molecules with a positive charged molecule that sticks to a negative charged molecule). If you sniff a sharpie, it has a sharp, alcohol smell, right? Sharpies have n-propanol alcohol, n-butanol, and diacetone alcohol in them. They have pretty similar structures to rubbing alcohol. All alcohol have polar molecules. There is a "like dissolve like" rule. This means Polar solvent+Polar solvent=dissolve/removal. OR non-polar solvent+nonpolar solvent=dissolve/removal. The closer the types of molecule and chemical make-ups are, the more likely they are to dissolve or be removed.
WHY does alcohol remove permanent marker?
Isopropyl is in alcohol. which makes it dissolve. also alcohol dissolves both polar and non-polar substances , and permanent marker is non-polar. which means that it share electrons equally. I hope this helped ;) Further explaination: isopropanol/Ispropyl (or called rubbing alcohol) is a solvent that has polar molecules (molecules with a positive charged molecule that sticks to a negative charged molecule). If you sniff a sharpie, it has a sharp, alcohol smell, right? Sharpies have n-propanol alcohol, n-butanol, and diacetone alcohol in them. They have pretty similar structures to rubbing alcohol. Most alcohol molecules contain hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon. All alcohol have polar molecules. There is a "like dissolve like" rule. This means Polar solvent+Polar solvent=dissolve/removal. OR non-polar solvent+nonpolar solvent=dissolve/removal. The closer the types of molecule and chemical make-ups are, the more likely they are to dissolve or be removed. http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/multimedia/chapter5/lesson7
Why does rubbing alcohol dissolve non polar substances?
2-propanol, as rubbing alcohol is known by chemists, contains a nonpolar hydrocarbon group. This allows it to dissolve nonpolar substances.
What substances dissolve in oil?
Grease
How do you dissolve mothballs?
in isopropyl alcohol
Can ethyl alcohol dissolve oil?
No. Like water ethyl alcohol is a polar solvent and will not dissolve most nonpolar solutes such as oil.
Do substances made of nonpolar molecules only dissolve in nonpolar or polar solvents?
Like dissolves like. Polar compounds dissolve in polar solvents and nonpolar compounds dissolve in nonpolar solvents. An exception to this rule, however, is that an electronegative atom can only take four or five carbons into a polar solvent. An alcohol with an alkyl chain seven carbons long, for example, will not be soluble in a polar solvent, even though it is a polar molecule.
What will dissolve in alcohol?
Alcohol is polar,so polar substances would dissolve in it.eg water.
Why does a sugar cube not dissolve in isopropyl alcohol?
Because the particle of the sugar are heavier that the particles of the rubbing alcohol so they tend to stay at the bottom of the container and do not dissolve p.s. I an not sure about this answer but hopefully it helps
Is a isopropyl alcohol a mixture?
Isopropyl alcohol is a compound.
Why is it good to use alcohol when doing chromotography?
Alcohol is used only in the chromatographic separation of substances that do not dissolve in other common solvents but dissolve in alcohol.
What is the IUPAC name of rubbing alcohol?
Rubbing alcohol is called 2-propanol or isopropyl alcohol.
Can you mix isopropyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol?
Yes, ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are drinkable.
How do you get sharpie off a beach ball?
Isopropyl Alcohol (sometimes better known as "rubbing alcohol"). At least 70% concentration is best. Pour some Isopropyl Alcohol onto a rag or cloth and rub it over the affected area. The alcohol will dissolve the sharpie ink quickly.
