Scientists use the expression “like dissolves like” as a model to describe how a substance dissolves in a solvent. Which of these examples best illustrates this statement?(1 point)

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Salt mixing with sugar
Salt mixing with sugar

Salt mixing with oil
Salt mixing with oil

Oil mixing with water
Oil mixing with water

Alcohol mixing with water

Answer 1

The example that best illustrates the expression “like dissolves like” is alcohol mixing with water. This is because both alcohol (which is polar) and water (which is also polar) share similar interactions that allow them to mix well. In contrast, salt (which is ionic) does not dissolve well in oil (which is nonpolar) or water, and oil (nonpolar) does not mix well with water (polar).