AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

PROPERTIES OF WATER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following can water NOT dissolve?
A
Ionic Compounds
B
Polar Compounds
C
Nonpolar Compounds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Among the given substances, only (d) olive oil will not dissolve in water as it is non-polar while water is a non-polar molecule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nonpolar molecules, such as those found in grease or oil, do not dissolve in water.

Detailed explanation-3: -If molecules are non-polar, this means there are no dipoles or full charges on the atoms in the compound. This prevents the compound from forming interactions with water. Thus, non-polar compounds are not soluble in water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nonpolar substances are not likely to dissolve to a significant degree in polar solvents. For example, nonpolar molecular substances, like hydrocarbons, are likely to be insoluble in water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Oil is insoluble in water, which means that it does not dissolve in water. Sugar, lemon juice and salt are soluble in water so they dissolve in water.

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