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Why can water dissolve so many compounds?
Water, (h2o) is a polar compound, wherein it has a magnetic charge. This charge attracts an opposite charge such as salt and decouples the sodium chloride ion.
What are two major characteristics of molecular compounds?
Low melting and boiling points. Some are polar and some are nonpolar. Those that are polar will dissolve in water. They also do not conduct electricity.
Is calcium phosphate moderately polar or very polar?
Calcium phosphate is considered moderately polar. It contains polar covalent bonds due to the electronegativity difference between calcium, phosphorus, and oxygen, but it is not as polar as some other compounds with more pronounced differences in electronegativity.
What is the smell of oxygen?
Oxygen itself is odorless. Any smell we associate with "fresh air" is likely due to other compounds in the atmosphere, such as moist soil or plant emissions.
What does silicon smell like?
Silicon itself is odorless. However, certain compounds containing silicon, such as silane or silicon tetrachloride, have distinct, unpleasant smells.
How is smell affected by polarity?
Small polar molecules have a much stronger smell than non-polar molecules. This could be because the smell receptors in our nose are made of polar proteins or it could be because polar molecules are able to dissolve in the mucus membrane of our noses. Whatever the reason, polarity has a large affect on smell.
Is ionic compounds polar or non-polar?
Ionic compounds are non-polar because they consist of ions (charged particles) held together by electrostatic forces. These compounds do not have a separation of charge within the molecule, which is characteristic of polar compounds.
How water disssolves ion compounds and polar compounds?
Like dissolves like. Water is polar solvent and hence it dissolves ionic and polar compounds.
Do polar compounds travel farther in TLC compared to non-polar compounds?
Yes, polar compounds typically travel farther in Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) compared to non-polar compounds due to their stronger interactions with the polar stationary phase.
Is garlic a polar substance?
No, garlic is not a polar substance. Garlic is predominantly composed of nonpolar molecules such as sulfur compounds and lipids. These molecules do not have a significant charge separation, which is characteristic of polar substances.
Is an ionic compound considered to be a polar or non polar compound?
ionic compounds are polar compounds because they have charge separation between them
Why don't polar compounds mix with nonpolar compounds?
Polar compounds have poles that have a partial positive charge and a partial negative charge that attract other polar molecules. Nonpolar compounds do not have partially charged poles, so the polar substance is not attracted to them and they don't dissolve.
Which compounds elute first in non polar gc column?
In a non-polar GC column, compounds with lower polarity elute first. Non-polar compounds are less attracted to the non-polar stationary phase of the column, so they move through the column faster than polar compounds.
How can polar bears smell?
keen sense of smell
How are polar and non-polar compounds different?
H2 non-polar (equal sharing) H20 polar (uneven sharing)
Can ethers dissolve both polar and non-polar compounds?
Yes, ethers are versatile solvents that can dissolve both polar and non-polar compounds. This dual solubility arises from the ether molecule's oxygen atom, which can form hydrogen bonds with polar compounds while the hydrocarbon chain can interact with non-polar compounds through dispersion forces.
What is a polar bear's nose for?
A polar bears nose is used to smell fish and other food in thesnow.
