Chapter 14, Problem 4PE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{CH}}_3{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_3$ is soluble in water, hexane or both has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Solubility is chemical characteristic of substances that make it able to dissolve it in any solvent. This property is measured as maximum quantity of solute dissolved in any solvent.

Generally, solubility of substances is predicted by principle of “like dissolves like”.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{Li}}_3{\text{PO}}_4$ is soluble in water, hexane or both has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{HOCH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2{\text{CH}}_2\text{OH}$ is soluble in water, hexane or both has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).