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

1 answer

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."