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Hexane is a non-polar molecule because it only has Carbon and Hydrogen atoms in it. The electronegativity (electron affinity) is too low for any of the bond within the molecule to be polar.

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Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is a polar molecule. This is because ethanol contains a polar hydroxyl (-OH) functional group, which creates an uneven distribution of charge within the molecule, leading to positive and negative regions.


What can dissolve in water?

Lots and lots of things. It is said to be the universal solvent. It is very good at dissolving ionic compounds and most polar molecular compounds also. And, that is also one of the qualities that makes it so conducive to life. Water is not good a dissolving certain non-polar organic compounds because water if a very polar molecule and therefore is good at dissolving other polar molecules (remember, like dissolves like). However, oils and other non-polar compounds do not dissolve in water at all.


What solutes dissolve better in cold water?

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Are hexane molecules polar?

No, hexane molecules are non-polar.


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.


Are terpenoids soluble in hexane?

Terpenoids are large hydrocarbons. They are generally non polar and hydrophobic. Hexane is a non polar solvent. When solutes and solvents have compatible polarities ,the solute dissolves in the solvent. As terpenoids and hexane are non polar , terpenoids would dissolve in hexane.


Why does hexane not form a solution with water?

Water is a polar molecule (is a dipole, has a positive end and a negative end), hexane is a non-polar molecule. Like dissolves like. Water will dissolve other polar molecules, like HCl and NH3. Hexane will dissolve non-polar molecules like benzene or toluene.


Why fats are soluble in hexane?

Because both the fats and the hexane are NON polar.


Which of the following liquids is hexane most likely to dissolve?

NaCl will not dissolve in Hexane because NaCl is a polar molecule and Hexane is a non-polar molecule. NaCl is insoluble in Hexane. On the other hand, NaCl will dissolve in water because both are polar molecules. "Like dissolves like".


Is bromine soluble in hexane?

Elemental bromine would be expected to be soluble in hexane. Bromine, Br2(l), is non-polar; hexane, C6H14(l) is also non-polar. Like dissolves like.


Is hexane more polar than dichloromethane?

No, hexane is less polar than dichloromethane. Hexane is a nonpolar solvent because it contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms, while dichloromethane has polar covalent bonds due to the presence of chlorine atoms.


Is iron III nitrate soluble in hexane?

No, it is an ionic compound which is soluble in water (a polar solvent) but not in Hexane ( a non polar solvent).


What dissolves butter?

Hexane is non polar as is butter, so I would imagine hexane would


Is vitamin A soluble in hexane?

Yes, vitamin A is soluble in hexane because it is a fat-soluble vitamin. Hexane is a non-polar solvent that can dissolve non-polar substances like fats and oils, making it suitable for dissolving vitamin A.


What are the advantages of hexane?

Hexane is an important non-polar solvent. This means it is extremely useful in dissolving non-polar compounds. It also has a high volatility, so it evaporates relatively quickly.