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Why is naphthalene more soluble in petroleum ether than in water?
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∙ 12y ago
naphthalene is non-polar and can only dissolve in non-polar solvents. ether is non-polar, water is polar.
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Will naphthalene mix with water?
It is insoluble in water, somewhat soluble in ethanol, soluble in benzene, and very soluble in ether, chloroform, or carbon disulfide. Naphthalene is obtained from coal tar, a byproduct of the coking of coal.
Are petroleum ether and water miscible?
Water is a polar molecule, components of petrol have nonpolar molecules.
How can we separate naphthalene from sand?
One way is to dissolve the ammonium chloride in water, then recover the ammonium chloride by evaporation; the naphthalene will not dissolve in water in any substantial quantity.
What is a solution in which water is not the solvent?
Diethyl Ether, Naphtha, Xylene, Toluene, Petroleum Distillates, etc.
Discuss why fat-soluble substance such as ether would more rapidly effect a cell than a water soluble substance such as salt?
Since the body is mostly composed of water it is very hard to eliminate fat substances like ether. Certain biological processes besides simple diffusion are needed. Water-soluble substances can be diffused throughout the body used and later eliminated with ease.
Is naphthalene soluble to ethyl alcohol?
Naphthalene is said to be somewhat soluble in ethyl alcohol (ethanol). It is insoluble in water and very soluble in ether, chloroform, or carbon disulfide.
Is naphthalene soluble in water or hexane?
Naphthalene is strictly non-polar with a structure similar to two benzene rings linked together. Similarly ether is also highly non-polar. Since like dissolves like naphthalene is soluble in ether.
Will naphthalene mix with water?
It is insoluble in water, somewhat soluble in ethanol, soluble in benzene, and very soluble in ether, chloroform, or carbon disulfide. Naphthalene is obtained from coal tar, a byproduct of the coking of coal.
How do you account for the observed solubility of naphthalene and sodium chloride in water and ether based on the nature of the bonds that exist in them?
The reason why naphthalene can be dissolve in ether and not in water is because of their polarity. Naphthalene is a non-polar molecule. so it can only dissolve with a non-polar molecule.
Why does salt soluble in water not in ether?
Water is a polar liquid; ether is not.
How do you account for the observed solubility of naphthalene and sodium chloride in water and in ether based on the nature of the bonds that exist in them?
The reason why naphthalene can be dissolve in ether and not in water is because of their polarity. Naphthalene is a non-polar molecule. so it can only dissolve with a non-polar molecule.
What happens when naphthalene is added to water?
Naphtalene is not soluble in water.
Solubility of pb with lipids?
The lipid glycerol is soluble in both water and ether. Olive oil is soluble in ether, but not water. A solid lipid is insoluble in water, methanol, and ether.
Why is dimethyl ether soluble in water but pentane is not?
The oxygen in the dimethyl ether gives it more polarity than pentane; thus making it soluble in water
Which is more soluble in water sodium carbonate naphthalene or calcium carbonate?
Sodium carbonate is more soluble.
With the help of an experiment how will you separate a naphthalene ball and a mixture of naphthalene and sodium chloride?
To separate naphthalene balls from sodium chloride, simply add water until all the sodium chloride is dissolved. Then either filter, or just pour off the solution, and the naphthalene balls will be left behind. Naphthalene is very insoluble in water, and sodium chloride is very soluble in water.
Is paraffin wax soluble?
The solubility of paraffin wax depends on the particular solvent. Paraffin wax, which is a petroleum by-product that is refined and a solid, will not dissolve in water or alcohol. However, it is soluble in carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, benzene, and ether.
