Which statement best describes the structure of water and its nature as a solvent?O The water molecule is polar and will dissolve polar molecules, such as sugar.O The water molecule is polar and will not dissolve ionic compounds, such as salt.The water molecule is nonpolar and will dissolve polar molecules, such as vinegar.O The water molecule is nonpolar and will dissolve nonpolar molecules, such as oil. Students are investigating the nature of water as a solvent. The students are provided with severalchemicals and a table of selected properties. Water is an effective solvent for-Propertles of CompoundsCompoundChemical FormulaStructureSandSIO2NonpolarGlucoseCSH1206PolarCharcoalCAH,0NonpolarOilCAH18Nonpolarsand onlyO glucose onlyO glucose and charcoal onlyO sand, charcoal, and oil only

From solubility rule i.e like dissolve like principle we can solve this problem.

Which statement best describes the structure of water and its nature as a solvent? O The water molecule is polar and will dissolve polar molecules, such as sugar. O The water molecule is polar and will not dissolve ionic compounds, such as salt. The water molecule is nonpolar and will dissolve polar molecules, such as vinegar. O The water molecule is nonpolar and will dissolve nonpolar molecules, such as oil.

Which statement best describes the structure of water and its nature as a solvent? O The water molecule is polar and will dissolve polar molecules, such as sugar. O The water molecule is polar and will not dissolve ionic compounds, such as salt. The water molecule is nonpolar and will dissolve polar molecules, such as vinegar. O The water molecule is nonpolar and will dissolve nonpolar molecules, such as oil.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter13: The Chemistry Of Solutes And Solutions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14QRT

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