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These biological compounds are non-polar and insoluble in water?
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Lipids are not soluble in water.
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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.
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.
How do you know if something is soluble or insoluble?
Two important rules are: - polar compounds are soluble in water - nonpolar compounds are soluble in nonpolar solvents But is essential to make experiments to determine the solubility.
What would be the solubility of octane (C8H18) in water and why would this be?
Octane is insoluble in water because it is a nonpolar compound.
Is mineral oil soluble in a solution ofwater and tetrahydrofuran?
Mineral oil is a nonpolar compound. Water and tetrahydrofuran are both polar compounds. Polar compounds and nonpolar compounds do not generally mix.
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.
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.
Which element occur in compounds that are insoluble in water?
Many organic compounds are insoluble in water. They have carbon and hydrogen as elements.
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.
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.
What compounds would be insoluble water?
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How do you know if something is soluble or insoluble?
Two important rules are: - polar compounds are soluble in water - nonpolar compounds are soluble in nonpolar solvents But is essential to make experiments to determine the solubility.
What type of compound will not dissolve in water?
A) nonpolar compounds will not dissolve in water because water is polar
What would be the solubility of octane (C8H18) in water and why would this be?
Octane is insoluble in water because it is a nonpolar compound.
Is mineral oil soluble in a solution ofwater and tetrahydrofuran?
Mineral oil is a nonpolar compound. Water and tetrahydrofuran are both polar compounds. Polar compounds and nonpolar compounds do not generally mix.
What organic macromolecules is insoluble in water and are often found in biological membranes and other waterproof coveringsand have the ability to store energy for extended periods of time?
Lipids are insoluble in water and found in biological membranes.
How does laundry detergent work on a molecular level?
The molecule that makes up soap or detergent has a polar head and a nonpolar tail. In chemistry, compounds that are polar like to mix with other polar compounds and compounds that are nonpolar like to mix with other nonpolar compounds. This is why oil and water don't mix. Water is polar and oil is nonpolar. Oil and grease are a nonpolar compounds. When in water the soap molecules will arrange themselves in such a way that the nonpolar tails surround the grease creating a spherical droplet. On the face of this sphere is the polar heads of the soap molecule. This allows it to interact with the polar water. This is how soap and laundry detergent are able to remove oil and grease and wash it down the drain.
