Why can the solubility of a solid be different in different solvents?
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Correct answer: Because attraction between solute and solvent differs
Dissolution requires disruption of solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions and formation of solute-solvent interactions. These interaction strengths depend on polarity, hydrogen bonding, ionic character and other molecular properties. A solvent that interacts favourably with a solid can dissolve more of it than another solvent. Therefore, different solvents can give different solubilities; colour alone is not the deciding factor.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because attraction between solute and solvent differs
Why is this the correct answer?
Dissolution requires disruption of solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions and formation of solute-solvent interactions. These interaction strengths depend on polarity, hydrogen bonding, ionic character and other molecular properties. A solvent that interacts favourably with a solid can dissolve more of it than another solvent. Therefore, different solvents can give different solubilities; colour alone is not the deciding factor.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
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