Which factors promote the formation of solutions?
1 Answer
The major factor affecting solubility is intermolecular forces.
To form a solution we must:
1. Separate the particles of the solvent.
2. Separate the particles of the solute.
3. Mix the particles of solvent and solute.
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For the solution process to be favourable,
If both solvent and solute are nonpolar, all the
If both solvent and solute are polar, all the
LIKE DISSOLVES LIKE.
If a nonpolar solute such as oil mixes with a polar solvent like water,