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Why are hydrocarbons generally insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like carbon tetra chloride and ether?
Polarity plays the biggest role. Like substances dissolve other like substances. Hydrocarbons (which are non-polar) are soluble in non-polar solvents such as benzene and carbon tetrachloride. They are not soluble in polar solvents, such as water or ether. If you have taken a Biology course, remember hydrophobic vs. hydrophilic.
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Is sodium chloride soluble in toluene?
No, sodium chloride is not soluble in toluene because toluene is a non-polar solvent and sodium chloride is an ionic compound. Ionic compounds like sodium chloride are generally soluble in polar solvents but insoluble in non-polar solvents like toluene.
Is silver nitrate or silver chloride or silver carbonate more soluble in a polar solvent?
Silver nitrate is soluble in water but chloride and carbonate are insoluble.
What type of solvent are hydrocarbons?
nonpolar solvents
What is Strontium iodide insoluble in?
Strontium iodide is insoluble in nonpolar solvents such as hexane or toluene. It is more soluble in polar solvents like water due to its ionic nature and interactions with the solvent molecules.
Pigments are insoluble?
Yes, pigments are insoluble in the medium in which they are dispersed, but they can be mixed with certain solvents or binders to create a suspension or solution for application.
Is sodium chloride soluble in toluene?
No, sodium chloride is not soluble in toluene because toluene is a non-polar solvent and sodium chloride is an ionic compound. Ionic compounds like sodium chloride are generally soluble in polar solvents but insoluble in non-polar solvents like toluene.
Is sodium chloride soluble in an organic solvent?
Sodium chloride (NaCl) is not soluble in organic solvents due to its ionic nature. Organic solvents are typically nonpolar, while sodium chloride is an ionic compound that dissolves readily in polar solvents like water. When mixed with an organic solvent, the strong ionic bonds in sodium chloride prevent it from dissolving and instead it remains as solid particles.
What is the solubility of zinc oxide in different solvents?
The solubility of zinc oxide varies in different solvents. It is generally insoluble in water but can dissolve in acidic or basic solutions. In organic solvents, such as ethanol or acetone, zinc oxide is also insoluble.
Do hydrogen chloride is soluble or insoluble in organic solvents?
Depends on solvent properties: Polar organic solvents can solve high amounts of HCl ( like Ethanol, Methanol, THF, Dioxan) In unpolar solvents HCl have low solubility ( like Benzene, Chloroform, Hexane)
Why NaCl is not soluble organic solvents?
Sodium chloride is a molar compound, organic solvents are generally not polar. But sodium chloride is soluble in propylene glycol, formamide, glycerin.
Is KCl soluble or insoluble?
KCl is highly soluble in water and some other solvents.
Why is anhydrous magnesium chloride insoluble in organic solvents?
Anhydrous magnesium chloride is insoluble in organic solvents because it is a highly ionic compound that is held together by strong ionic bonds. Organic solvents are nonpolar in nature and cannot effectively break these ionic bonds to dissolve the compound. Additionally, the high charge density of magnesium ions makes them strongly attracted to water molecules, further decreasing their solubility in organic solvents.
What is the solubility of ZnO in different solvents?
The solubility of ZnO varies in different solvents. ZnO is generally insoluble in water but can dissolve in acidic or basic solutions. It is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol or acetone.
Is silver nitrate or silver chloride or silver carbonate more soluble in a polar solvent?
Silver nitrate is soluble in water but chloride and carbonate are insoluble.
What type of solvent are hydrocarbons?
nonpolar solvents
Why are hydrocarbons important to humans?
Hydrocarbons are used as fuels, solvents feedstock in organic chemistry.
Is sodium chloride and other compounds solvents in salt water?
no. water is the solvent as it is in excess. the rest are generally solute.
