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Ionic compounds are insoluble in __________solvents.
Ionic compounds are insoluble in __________solvents.
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1. Ionic compounds are readily soluble in polar solvents like water whereas they are insoluble in non-polar solvents.
Ex: Benzene, Carbon tetrachloride etc.
2. A substance dissolves in a solvent only when its properties match with the solvent as like dissolves like.
Thus, Ionic compounds are insoluble in polar solvents.
1. Ionic compounds are readily soluble in polar solvents like water whereas they are insoluble in non-polar solvents.
Ex: Benzene, Carbon tetrachloride etc.
2. A substance dissolves in a solvent only when its properties match with the solvent as like dissolves like.
Thus, Ionic compounds are insoluble in polar solvents.
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