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polar liquids have a greater capillary action due to the adhesion and cohesion of polar substances such as water

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How is polarity related to capillary attraction?

Because of the polarity of water, it exhibits a greater cohesion and adhesion to itself and other substances. This means that water holds on to itself more firmly than it does other substances.


Which of the solids and liquids are non-polar?

Solids: Examples of non-polar solids include wax and plastic. Liquids: Examples of non-polar liquids include hexane and toluene.


What liquids-other than water-interact with materials by dissolving them?

When dealing with liquids, the rule of thumb is that like will dissolve like. This means that polar liquids will dissolve polar solids, and non polar liquids dissolve non polar substances. Fructose is polar, so it dissolves in water, and fats, as a non polar substance, will dissolve in kerosene.


How is miscibility of 2 liquids related to their polarity?

The miscibility of two liquids is typically related to their polarity. Generally, polar liquids are more likely to be miscible with other polar liquids, while nonpolar liquids are more likely to be miscible with other nonpolar liquids. This is due to similar intermolecular forces between molecules that allow them to mix easily.


Are polar and non polar liquids soluble?

Generally not. The general rule to go by is like dissolves like. Polar substance will dissolve other polar substances while nonpolar substances will dissolve other nonpolar substances.


What is responsible for capillary action of water?

Capillary action is a process powered by adhesion that causes water molecules to move upward through a narrow tube such as the stem of a plant. The adhesive force allows them to attach to the vessel walls.


What do you mean like dissolve like?

For example polar liquids dissolve polar solids, nonpolar liquids dissolve nonpolar solids.


What liquids is polar and which is non-polar c2h5oh c3h7oh and H2O?

C2H5OH (ethanol) and C3H7OH (isopropyl alcohol) are polar liquids due to the presence of an -OH group that causes an uneven distribution of electrons, creating a positive and negative end. H2O (water) is also a polar liquid for the same reason.


What is the action of a polar bear?

The action of a polar bear is when they play they are kind of mean


Examples of miscible liquids?

Two miscible liquids are: Alcohol and water.Sorry if this isn't what you wanted.


Do polar substances dissolve in non-polar liquids?

No, polar substances do not dissolve well in non-polar liquids because they have different intermolecular forces. Polar substances are attracted to other polar substances due to their opposite charges, while non-polar substances are attracted to each other due to London dispersion forces.


What do you call the ability of water to climb upward in narrow tubes?

The adhesive forces of the polar water molecules to the glass surface, breaks the surface tension of the water and causes a capillary action up the sides of the tube.