For a molecule to be soluble in water it must be/contain sections that are ..... (select all that apply)

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For a molecule to be soluble in water it must be/contain sections that are ____ (select all that apply)

A	Polar
B	Ionic
C	Non-polar
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -When a substance readily forms hydrogen bonds with water, it can dissolve in water and is referred to as hydrophilic (“water-loving”). Hydrogen bonds are not readily formed with nonpolar substances like oils and fats . These nonpolar compounds are hydrophobic (“water-fearing”) and will not dissolve in water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Any functional group that can donate a hydrogen bond to water (eg. alcohols, amines) will significantly contribute to water solubility. Any functional group that can only accept a hydrogen bond from water (eg. ketones, aldehydes, ethers) will have a somewhat smaller but still significant effect on water solubility.

Detailed explanation-3: -Not all ionic compounds are able soluble in water. We use the solubility rules to predict whether an ionic compound dissolves in water or not.

Detailed explanation-4: -Solubility Rules for some ionic compounds in water. All sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), and ammonium (NH4. +) salts are SOLUBLE. All nitrate (NO3. –), acetate (CH3CO2 –), chlorate (ClO3 –), and perchlorate (ClO4 –) salts are SOLUBLE. More items

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