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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 don't some covalent compounds dissolve in water?

Some covalent compounds do not dissolve in water because they may lack polar groups or have strong intermolecular forces that make them incompatible with water molecules. Water is a polar solvent, so for a covalent compound to dissolve in water, it often needs to have polar or ionic characteristics for effective interactions with water molecules.


Can a nonpolar covalent bond dissolve in water?

Nonpolar covalent bonds do not dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent. The polarity of water molecules causes them to interact more strongly with other polar molecules or ions, making nonpolar molecules insoluble in water.


Can polar covalent molecules dissolve in water?

Yes, polar covalent molecules can dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent. The partial positive and negative charges on polar covalent molecules interact with the partial charges on water molecules through electrostatic forces, allowing them to be surrounded and dissolved in water.


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.

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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 don't some covalent compounds dissolve in water?

Some covalent compounds do not dissolve in water because they may lack polar groups or have strong intermolecular forces that make them incompatible with water molecules. Water is a polar solvent, so for a covalent compound to dissolve in water, it often needs to have polar or ionic characteristics for effective interactions with water molecules.


How do you tell if a material is able to dissolve?

As rule (but not general) a polar compound is dissolved in a polar solvent and inverse.


Can a nonpolar covalent bond dissolve in water?

Nonpolar covalent bonds do not dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent. The polarity of water molecules causes them to interact more strongly with other polar molecules or ions, making nonpolar molecules insoluble in water.


What happens to nonpolar-covalent bonds when dissolved in water?

A non-polar compound is not miscible with water, which is a polar solvent. Hence, we cannot dissolve a non-polar compound inside water. Thus, when you mix them together within a container, the compound and water will continue to stay as 2 miscible distinct layers.


Can polar covalent molecules dissolve in water?

Yes, polar covalent molecules can dissolve in water because water is a polar solvent. The partial positive and negative charges on polar covalent molecules interact with the partial charges on water molecules through electrostatic forces, allowing them to be surrounded and dissolved in water.


Can kerosine dissolved?

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


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.


What does a polar solvent dissolve in?

a polar solvent dissolves a non polar solute


Which solutes dissolve?

It depends on the polarity of the solute and the solvent. If the solute is polar, then it will only dissolve in a polar solvent If the solute in nonpolar, then it will only dissolve in a nonpolar solvent


What compound most dissolve in hexane?

Hexane is a non-polar solvent, so it will not dissolve in water. Kerosene is non-polar so it will dissolve in Hexane.


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.