What is an example practice problem involving a solvent?

1 Answer
Nov 20, 2015

Circle or choose the solute(s) that can favorably dissolve, or is favorably miscible, in the given solvent. Why?

NONPOLAR
1. Solvent: "C"_6"H"_14 (n-hexane)
Solutes: "C"_3"H"_8 (n-propane), "NaCl" (sodium chloride), "CH"_3"CH"_2"OH" (ethanol)

POLAR PROTIC
2. Solvent: "H"_2"O" (water)
Solutes: "C"_4"H"_10 (n-butane), "LiI" (lithium iodide), "CH"_3"CH"_2"OH" (ethanol)

POLAR APROTIC
3. Solvent: "H"_3"C"("C"="O")"CH"_3 (acetone)
Solutes: "C"_5"H"_12 (n-pentane), "H"_2"O" (water), "CH"_3"CH"_2"OH" (ethanol)