Question

In one to two sentences, describe the process by which the ionic compound, Licl, would dissolve in the polar solvent, CH3COCH3 Write it like a 10th grader

Answer 1

When the ionic compound LiCl is added to the polar solvent CH3COCH3 (acetone), the positive lithium ions (Li+) and negative chloride ions (Cl-) are attracted to the polar molecules of the solvent. The solvent surrounds and separates the ions, allowing them to become dispersed in the solution, which is how the salt dissolves.