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Why ionic compounds are insoluble in non-aqeous solvents like petrol or kerosine oil?
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∙ 12y ago
non aqeous solvents like petrol and kerosine are having long carbon chains and both the end r having non polar groups generally.
so there is no separation of charges in them to incorporate the ionic compounds in them........
answer 2...like dissolves like... ;)
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∙ 12y ago
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What cations always form soluble compounds?
Cations don't always form soluble compounds. In general, ionic compounds are soluble in very polar solvents such as water and insoluble in nonpolar solvents because the charged ions can be solvated only by polar solvents. Some ionic compounds are insoluble even in water, however.
Why ionic compounds are not soluble in non aqueous solution like petrol?
Like dissolves like. Ionic compounds are polar and are generally insoluble in non-polar solvents like petrol.
Why are ionic compounds insoluble in organic compounds?
It isn't strictly true, but generally ionic compounds are not highly soluble in organic solvents because ionic compounds need a highly polar solvent to dissolve well (such as water) and in general organic compounds are not as polar as water. Remember, like dissolves like. However, many ionic compounds are very soluble in a variety of organic solvents, just not as much as in water.
Why chlorophyll is insoluble in water?
It is hydrophobic, which makes it insoluble in water. But it soluble in organice solvents.
Soluble and insoluble things?
Some solubles are; Sherbet, Sugar, Salt, Some insolubles are; chalk, sand
What is a substance that is insoluble in water but is soluble in a different solvent?
salt
What organic compound is generally insoluble in water (hydrophobic)?
mostly all organic compounds are insoluble in water because water is a polar solvent and organic compounds are non polar . non polar substances are soluble only in non polar solvents like benzene etc.
What is the difference in the solubility of organic and inorganic compounds in water and in organic solvents?
In general, inorganic compounds will dissolve in polar or inorganic solvents such as water, whereas organic compounds will dissolve in organic solvents. However there are many exceptions to these.
Why covalent-network substances are insoluble in all common solvents?
atoms
Which macromolecules are insoluble in water but dissolvable non polar solvents?
lipid
Why organic compounds are soluble in organic solvents?
In general, "Like dissolves like". So organic compounds will dissolve in organic solvents
Why is anhydrous magnesium chloride insoluble in organic solvents?
because of ionic compound.
