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Ionic compounds, for one, can dissolve in water. They split up into oppositely charged ions when dissolved in water.

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Can CCL4 dissolve ionic compounds?

CCl4 is a non polar solvent and therefore dissole ionic compounds


Why can water dissolve most polar ionic compounds?

Water is a polar molecule due to its uneven distribution of electrons, which allows it to interact with and dissolve other polar or ionic compounds. The positive and negative charges in water molecules interact with the charges on the ionic compounds, causing them to dissociate and dissolve in water. This ability to form hydrogen bonds with the ions in the compound helps water dissolve most polar ionic compounds.


What solvent does not dissolve ionic compounds?

Nonpolar solvents, such as hexane and benzene, do not dissolve ionic compounds because they lack the ability to dissociate the ions due to their nonpolar nature. Ionic compounds require polar solvents, such as water or alcohols, to dissolve and dissociate into their constituent ions.


Which compound is least likely to dissolve in water ionic compound charged compound polar compound or non polar compound?

Non-polar compounds are least likely to dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent and non-polar compounds do not interact well with polar substances. Ionic compounds and charged compounds are more likely to dissolve in water due to their ability to interact with the polar water molecules.


Which of these compounds ionic charged non-polar and polar would be least likely to dissolve in water?

Ionic compounds would be least likely to dissolve in water as they are held together by strong electrostatic forces that are not easily broken by water molecules. Non-polar compounds are also unlikely to dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent and non-polar compounds are not attracted to water molecules.

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Can CCL4 dissolve ionic compounds?

CCl4 is a non polar solvent and therefore dissole ionic compounds


Why can water dissolve most polar ionic compounds?

Water is a polar molecule due to its uneven distribution of electrons, which allows it to interact with and dissolve other polar or ionic compounds. The positive and negative charges in water molecules interact with the charges on the ionic compounds, causing them to dissociate and dissolve in water. This ability to form hydrogen bonds with the ions in the compound helps water dissolve most polar ionic compounds.


Why cant salt dissolve in water?

it can, polar water molecules easily dissolve polar molecules, or ionic compounds such as salt.


What solvent does not dissolve ionic compounds?

Nonpolar solvents, such as hexane and benzene, do not dissolve ionic compounds because they lack the ability to dissociate the ions due to their nonpolar nature. Ionic compounds require polar solvents, such as water or alcohols, to dissolve and dissociate into their constituent ions.


What type of compound will not dissolve in water?

A) nonpolar compounds will not dissolve in water because water is polar


Which compound is least likely to dissolve in water ionic compound charged compound polar compound or non polar compound?

Non-polar compounds are least likely to dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent and non-polar compounds do not interact well with polar substances. Ionic compounds and charged compounds are more likely to dissolve in water due to their ability to interact with the polar water molecules.


Which of these compounds ionic charged non-polar and polar would be least likely to dissolve in water?

Ionic compounds would be least likely to dissolve in water as they are held together by strong electrostatic forces that are not easily broken by water molecules. Non-polar compounds are also unlikely to dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent and non-polar compounds are not attracted to water molecules.


How can water dissolve some ionic compounds as well as some molecular compounds?

Water can dissolve some ionic compounds as well as some molecular compounds because of its polarity. It is polar enough to dissolve ionic compounds into their ions. Water does not dissolve molecular compounds by breaking covalent bonds, but through intermolecular forces.


What type of compounds can dissolve in water?

Polar compounds, such as salts and sugars, dissolve in water because water is a polar molecule. Nonpolar compounds, such as oils and fats, do not dissolve in water because they are not attracted to the polar water molecules.


What types of substances dissolve in water?

Substances that dissolve in water are typically polar molecules or ionic compounds. Polar molecules have a positive and negative end, allowing them to interact with water molecules through hydrogen bonding. Ionic compounds dissociate into ions in water due to their charges being attracted to the polar water molecules.


Are ionic compounds hydrophobic?

No. They are almost always hydrophilic and easily dissolve in water.


Will water dissolve in ionic or covalent compounds?

Water is a liquid and is usually considered to be the solvent. Water dissolves solutes. Many ionic compounds, but not all, are soluble in water. Water has negative and positive areas on the molecule so it is ideally suited to dissolving the negative and positive ions of an ionic substance. Purely covalent compounds, non-polar, are not supported by water so do not dissolve. Purely covalent, non-polar compounds have no negative and positive areas for the water to support.