Make a general statement about which sorts of compounds dissolve in other compounds, and why. This is an important question that you need to answer thoughtfully. (Don’t just say “like dissolves like”,. Instead, explain in terms of IMF’s forces between solute-solute, solvent-solvent and solvent-solute.
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Solute |
Observations for solubility in Cyclohexane = SOLVENT What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in cyclohexane? |
Observations for solubility in Water = SOLVENT What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in water? |
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Cyclohexane
(Test cyclohexane’s solubility in water) |
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What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in water? It is a clear solution with a separation of liquids. It is not soluble. Two layers
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sodium chloride
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What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in cyclohexane? It showed a clear liquid with the solute seen at the bottom. So, it is not soluble |
What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in water? It has air bubble and a clear solution. It is suspended. It is soluble |
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sugar (sucrose)
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What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in cyclohexane? It showed a clear liquid with the solute seen at the bottom. So, it is not soluble |
What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in water? It is a clear solution, so it is soluble |
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Ethanol
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What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in cyclohexane? It is a cloudy solution with a separation of liquids. It is not soluble |
What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in water? It has cloudy solution, but it is soluble |
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isopropyl alcohol
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What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in cyclohexane? It is just a clear solution. So, it is soluble |
What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in water? It is a clear solution, so it is soluble |
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1-butanol
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What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in cyclohexane? It is just a clear solution. So, it is soluble |
What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in water? It is a cloudy solution with a separation of liquids. It is not soluble. Two layers |
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vegetable oil |
What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in cyclohexane? It has an air bubble with yellowish color. So, it is soluble |
What do you see happen? Is the solute soluble in water? It is a yellowish solution with a separation of liquids. It is not soluble. Two layers. |
Make a general statement about which sorts of compounds dissolve in other compounds, and why. This is an important question that you need to answer thoughtfully. (Don’t just say “like dissolves like”,. Instead, explain in terms of IMF’s forces between solute-solute, solvent-solvent and solvent-solute.
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