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They have similar attractive forces in their molecule.
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∙ 12y agoType your answer here... because non-polar molecules cannot dissociate into +ve n -ve ions in water, hence they are insoluble in it.
in general, "like dissolves like." e.i. polar molecules dissolve in polar solvents n non-polar molecules dissolve in non-polar solvents.
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∙ 11y agoAll atoms and molecules, when you examine them on a very fine scale, are made up of sub-atomic particles, protons, neutrons, and electrons, and the protons and electrons are electrically charged and can interact with other electrically charged particles. These particles are constantly rearranging themselves in order to get closer to the particles they attract, and farther away from the particles they repel. As a result of this, various types of inter-molecular attraction can exist between almost any two types of molecules. Where you get insoluble compounds, it is not so much that there is no attraction between the compound and the solvent (which for this discussion is water) but rather, the compound has a stronger attraction to itself, than it has to the solvent. But then, consider the oxygen molecule, O2. It is non-polar, being perfectly symmetrical. But it has extremely little attraction to other oxygen molecules. Therefore, it can dissolve in water. It doesn't have a large attraction for water molecules, being non-polar, but it still has some. And that is enough.
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∙ 14y ago"Like dissolves Like" water is polar, not non-polar, so it will not dissolve a non-polar substance.
Only non-polar and non-polar mix together. Only polar and polar mix together!
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∙ 13y agoLike dissolves in like.
Because water is polar, only polar substances will dissolve in it.
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The interior of the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane forms a nonpolar zone that?
A nonpolar zone is formed in the interior portion of a cell membrane. This zone has the ability to prevent large molecules and ions from entering through the membrane.
Do lipid soluble molecules diffuse into a cell more rapidly than water soluble molecules?
Yes.
Why do water molecules break up other polar molecules?
Because water is polar, so when a when a polar solute is put in it will dissolve. Like dissolves like. Polar dissolves polar. Likewise, nonpolar dissoves nonpolar.
What is the generalization of solubility of lipids?
Lipids are soluble in nonpolar or organic solvents.
What type of organic molecule requires the action of emulsifiers to be sucessfully digested?
Fat molecules. Water molecule is polar, and therefore water is a good solvent for other polar molecules, dissolving them when they come in contact with one another. Water is not a good solvent for nonpolar molecules, such as fats. A fat has no polar grups to interact with water molecules. An emulsifier, however, can cause a fat to disperse in water. An emulsifier contains molecules with both polar and nonpolar ends. When the nonpolar ends interact with the fat and the polar ends interact with the water molecule, the fat disperses in water, and an emulsion results.
Nonpolar molecule that is not soluble in water?
Lipid are nonpolar molecules that is not soluble in water.
Is vitamin A nonpolar?
Yes, vitamin A is a type of nonpolar molecule. Like other nonpolar molecules, it is insoluble in water and soluble in fat.
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.
How do you explain sodium chloride is soluble in water but not in hexane?
Sodium chloride is soluble in water because both have polar molecules; but not in hexane becuse it is nonpolar.
Why NaCl is soluble in water but I2 is not?
Iodine is not a soluble because its non polar and does not dissolve in water , it sinks to the bottom and turns the water a yellow colour.
Why iodine is more soluble in cl but less soluble in water?
Iodine is not soluble in water because iodine is nonpolar and water is polar. According to the "Like dissolve like" expression, nonpolar substances are soluble with nonpolar substances and polar substances are soluble with polar substances, but nonpolar substances are not soluble with polar substances.
Is rubber polar or nonpolar?
Rubber is considered nonpolar. Dipole moments are not possible in rubber due to its molecules' similar charges, and it is not soluble in water.
The interior of the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane forms a nonpolar zone that?
A nonpolar zone is formed in the interior portion of a cell membrane. This zone has the ability to prevent large molecules and ions from entering through the membrane.
Explain why nonpolar substances generally do not dissolve in polar solvents?
No. Water has polar molecules so only polar molecules will dissolve in water. Nonpolar molecules will only dissolve in nonpolar solvents. For example, lipids will dissolve in ethanol.
What polar molecules are attracted to water?
Hydrophobic molecules do not dissolve in water. This is because water is hydrophilic. Another way to say this is that lipids, which are nonpolar, cannot dissolve in water, which in polar.
Why is benzyl alcohol soluble in ether?
it is soluble in ether because both molecules are nonpolar. "like dissolves like!" :)
Is cyclohexene soluble in water?
No, cyclohexene is not soluble in water. Cyclohexene is a nonpolar compound, while water is a polar solvent. Generally, nonpolar compounds are not soluble in polar solvents like water. Therefore, cyclohexene tends to be immiscible or insoluble in water.
