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Chemistry

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ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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In one to two sentences, describe the process by which the ionic compound, LiCl, would dissolve in the polar solvent, CH₃COCH₃.

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Lithium chloride is a chemical compound with a chemical formula “LiCl”. The salt is a normal ionic compound, although the Li+ ion is small in size, it produces unrecognized effects for other alkali metal chlorides, such as exceptional solubility in polar solvents and its hygroscopic properties.

Physical Properties of Lithium Chloride Licl:

It is Deliquescent in nature, appear as cubic crystals, granules or crystalline powder
It has sharp saline taste
It has Boiling point of 2417 to 2480 °F at 760 mm Hg
Its Melting point is 1121 °F
It has Density of 2.068 at 77 °F
Aqueous solution of lithium chloride is neutral or slightly alkaline
Solubility: Very soluble in water alcohols, ether, pyridine, nitrobenzene

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