Answer to Question #113880 in General Chemistry for Jose

Question

Based on the solubility rules, which of the following compounds would be soluble and precipitate out in a double displacement reaction?

Ca(NO3)2
AgNO3
Ba(OH)2
MgCO3

A. Why is water considered the “Universal Solvent”? *

B. It’s polarity allows it to disassociate many solutes

C. It has a spherical shape when it drops

D.It is found in many places

It’s property of cohesion and adhesion

Answer 1

Ca(NO₃)₂, AgNO₃ - soluble

Ba(OH)₂, MgCO₃ - precipitate

Water considered the “Universal Solvent”, because it’s polarity allows it to disassociate many solutes.