Question
Which option is a microscopic property that helps determine whether or not two substances will dissolve with each other? (1 point)
Responses
volume
volume
polarity
polarity
molecular mass
molecular mass
state of matter
Responses
volume
volume
polarity
polarity
molecular mass
molecular mass
state of matter
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct option is **polarity**.
Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge within a molecule, which affects how substances interact with one another. Generally, polar substances tend to dissolve well in polar solvents (like water), while nonpolar substances dissolve better in nonpolar solvents (like oil). This principle is often summarized by the phrase "like dissolves like."
Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge within a molecule, which affects how substances interact with one another. Generally, polar substances tend to dissolve well in polar solvents (like water), while nonpolar substances dissolve better in nonpolar solvents (like oil). This principle is often summarized by the phrase "like dissolves like."