Saturated Solutions; Factors Affecting Solubility

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Problem 29E

Saturated Solutions; Factors Affecting Solubility (Sections)

Common laboratory solvents include acetone (CH3COCH3), methanol (CH3OH), toluene (C6H5CH3), and water. Which of these is the best solvent for nonpolar solutes?

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Problem 29E

Saturated Solutions; Factors Affecting Solubility (Sections)

Common laboratory solvents include acetone (CH3COCH3), methanol (CH3OH), toluene (C6H5CH3), and water. Which of these is the best solvent for nonpolar solutes?

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"Like dissolves like" is the general solubility principle. Polar solutes are soluble in polar solvents, while non-polar solutes are soluble in non-polar solvents.

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