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Can CCL4 dissolve ionic compounds?

CCl4 is a non polar solvent and therefore dissole ionic compounds


How do solvents dissolve ionic compounds?

Solvents dissolve ionic compounds by surrounding and separating the ions through the process of hydration, where solvent molecules interact with the ions and weaken the attraction between them. This allows the ions to move freely in the solution, breaking the ionic bond in the solid lattice and dispersing throughout the solvent.


How can water dissolve ionic compounds and covelent compounds?

Water is a good solvent because it has polar -O-H groups and the same reason makes water a good solvent for polar compounds as acetic acid and hydrochloric acid. Water is not a good solvent for non polar compounds such as bromine and iodine.


Are all ionic compounds that dissolve electrolytes?

Not all ionic compounds dissolve into electrolytes. Only ionic compounds that dissociate into ions in solution and conduct electricity are considered electrolytes. Some ionic compounds do not dissolve well in water and consequently do not conduct electricity.


Does ionic compounds dissolve in organic solvent?

Ionic compounds typically do not dissolve well in organic solvents because organic solvents are nonpolar and ionic compounds are held together by strong electrostatic forces between positive and negative ions. These strong forces are not easily disrupted by the weak Van der Waals forces present in organic solvents, making it difficult for ionic compounds to dissolve.

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Can CCL4 dissolve ionic compounds?

CCl4 is a non polar solvent and therefore dissole ionic compounds


How do solvents dissolve ionic compounds?

Solvents dissolve ionic compounds by surrounding and separating the ions through the process of hydration, where solvent molecules interact with the ions and weaken the attraction between them. This allows the ions to move freely in the solution, breaking the ionic bond in the solid lattice and dispersing throughout the solvent.


How can water dissolve ionic compounds and covelent compounds?

Water is a good solvent because it has polar -O-H groups and the same reason makes water a good solvent for polar compounds as acetic acid and hydrochloric acid. Water is not a good solvent for non polar compounds such as bromine and iodine.


What is a universal solvent-?

Something that will dissolve anything. But there is nothing that will do that. Water is the most universal, but won't dissolve eveything.No options are given. But generally water is considered as the universal solvent because it can dissolve most polar and ionic compounds..


Are all ionic compounds that dissolve electrolytes?

Not all ionic compounds dissolve into electrolytes. Only ionic compounds that dissociate into ions in solution and conduct electricity are considered electrolytes. Some ionic compounds do not dissolve well in water and consequently do not conduct electricity.


Does ionic compounds dissolve in organic solvent?

Ionic compounds typically do not dissolve well in organic solvents because organic solvents are nonpolar and ionic compounds are held together by strong electrostatic forces between positive and negative ions. These strong forces are not easily disrupted by the weak Van der Waals forces present in organic solvents, making it difficult for ionic compounds to dissolve.


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.


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.


Would acetone be more likely to dissolve ionic or covalent compound?

Acetone is more likely to dissolve covalent compounds. It is a polar solvent and can effectively dissolve other polar covalent compounds by forming hydrogen bonds. Ionic compounds, on the other hand, tend to be soluble in water or other polar solvents that can effectively separate and solvate the ions.


Why is water an excellent solvent for most ionic compounds and polar covalent molecules but not for non-polar compounds?

Water is an excellent solvent for ionic compounds and polar covalent molecules because of its polarity. The partially charged regions of water molecules attract and surround ions and polar molecules, allowing them to dissolve. Non-polar compounds lack the partial charges needed for water molecules to effectively interact and dissolve them.


Do ionic compounds dissolve in nonpolar compounds?

Ionic compounds do not dissolve in non-polar compounds. They can dissolve only in polar compounds. Dissolution is actually dissociation of the ionic compounds and the polar solvent into constituent ions and development of weak forces of attraction called hydrogen bonds. The dissociation is not necessarily complete always.


Can kerosine dissolved?

Kerosene is a non polar solvent (or non ionic solvent) and cannot dissolve an ionic compound such as salt.