Question

Which of the following solvents would most effectively dissolve a nonpolar gas like methane?

a polar solvent at 10°C

a polar solvent at 35°C

a nonpolar solvent at 35°C

a nonpolar solvent at 10°C

is it a?

Answer 1

No. Remember that like dissolves like.

Answer 2

so d?

Answer 3

Right. But why not c ?

Answer 4

I remember reading something about nonpolar gases dissolving in colder temperatures

Answer 5

You read right. Gases are more soluble in cold water than in warm water.