Explain Why some ionic compounds are soluble in water. Explain why non-ionic compounds, such as ethanol or sugar are soluble in water. Explain what a saturated solution.

Answer 1

I'm sure these definitions are in your text/notes. For solubility remember like dissolves like; therefore, ethanol is soluble in water since both contain OH groups. Water is a polar compound and polar ionic compounds dissolve in polar solvent.

Answer 2

you would be surprise what he actually leaves out.