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While ionic compounds and polar molecules dissolve the best in water, nonpolar molecules do not. Example of a such nonpolar substance: oil. Oil forms clumps or beads in water because the nonpolar molescules are shoved together. Why? The water molecules are more attracted to each other than to the nonpolar molecules.
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∙ 15y ago
Emmanuella Opoku
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∙ 8y agoSubstances that do not react easily are called inert, passive, or noble.
Noble metals include Platinum, Gold, Iridium. Inert gases are Argon Helium, Xenon, etc.
Passivated alloys can be Iron-nickel-chromium steels.
Organic materials include certain plastics and waxes. Minerals such as glass are fairly inert too.
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∙ 9y agoWater is a polar molecule, and because of this, water dissolves other polar substances and many ionic substances. However, water does not dissolve nonpolar substances.
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∙ 8y agoA catalyst is a substance that does not react or change in a chemical reaction but without it the chemical reaction could not occur.
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This is how they react to the substances. Sometimes the substances that are inside the plant will react in an unusual way with the substance.
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Reducing substances
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Yes
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These substances are a combusible material and oxygen.
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no
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Copper is not very reactive. It does not react easily with most substances, including many acids.
When two substances react what change occurs?
when two substances react a chemical change occurs
Is physical or chemical ability to react with ohter substances?
The ability to react with other substances is a chemical property.
What property of a substances determine how that substances will react when combined with other substances?
Chemical
What is a substances ability the react with other substances called?
reactivity
Why do some plant materials change color in the presence of acidic or basic substances?
This is how they react to the substances. Sometimes the substances that are inside the plant will react in an unusual way with the substance.
What do chemical properties react with?
Other Substances
What does bromine commonly react with?
Reducing substances
Can sodium react to other substances?
Yes
Does water react to other substances?
yes
