Question

Predict which solvent will dissolve more of the given solute.

a. Sodium chloride (NaCl) in methanol (CH3OH) or in 1-propanol

(CH3CH2CH2OH).

b. Ethylene glycol (HOCH2CH2OH) in hexane (CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3) or in

water.

c. Diethyl ether (CH3CH2OCH2CH3) in water or in ethanol (CH3CH2OH).

Answer 1

Sodium chloride is comprised of sodium and chloride ions. It comes under the category of ionic compounds. Interactions between the ions.