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Properties of Water

Question 4 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Which of these substances most likely dissolve in water? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
paraffin, a nonpolar organic compound
B
glucose, a polar organic compound
C
silver nitrate, an ionic compound
D
methane, a nonpolar organic compound

Explanation

Water is polar, so it tends to dissolve polar substances and ionic compounds. Glucose is polar and can interact with water, while silver nitrate separates into ions that are attracted to water molecules. Paraffin and methane are nonpolar, so they do not dissolve appreciably in polar water.

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