Chapter 12, Problem 12.9QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

In Benzene, Naphthalene is more soluble than Cesium fluoride has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Generally, ionic compound are more soluble than polar solvents than in non polar solvents. Example for polar solvent: Water, liquid ammonia.

Because non polar solvent such as Benzene do not has dipole moment. Therefore it cannot efficiently solvate the ionic compound such as Cesium fluoride.