Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 7 - Molecular Structures - Questions for Review and Thought - Applying Concepts - Page 325f: 88

Answer

polarity

Work Step by Step

Of elements other than carbon and hydrogen in these compounds, these compounds are relatively polar. We know that polar things dissolve well in other polar things, so this characteristic explains why they are able to dissolve in each other.
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