Chapter 10, Problem 56E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The oxide,whether ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ or ${\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}$ , that is more soluble in polar solvents is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The ability of the substance (solid, liquid or gas) to dissolve in the solvent (mostly liquid)to form a solution is called solubility of that substance.

The molecular polarity is connected to the solubility of the substance. The polar substance is generally dissolved by polar solvent and the non-polar substance is dissolved by non-polar solvent that is like dissolves like.

To determine:

If the oxide, ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ or ${\text{NO}}_{\text{2}}$ is more soluble in polar solvents.