Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 12 - Sections 12.1-12.8 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 588: 30d

Answer

Water would be a good example of a polar molecule that could easily dissolve an ionic compound. It is able to break apart and dissolve the individual ions.

Work Step by Step

Sodium nitrate is an ionic compound. Therefore a polar compound would be the best choice for a solvent.
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