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?
5 answers
No. Remember that like dissolves like.
so d?
Right. But why not c ?
I remember reading something about nonpolar gases dissolving in colder temperatures
You read right. Gases are more soluble in cold water than in warm water.