Multiple Choice
Which type of substances are generally soluble in water?
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Solubility Rules
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Which is the correct term for compounds that do not mix with water?
A
Hydrophobic
B
Hydrophilic
C
Miscible
D
Soluble
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Understand the terms: Hydrophobic, Hydrophilic, Miscible, and Soluble. Hydrophobic compounds repel water, Hydrophilic compounds attract water, Miscible refers to liquids that mix in all proportions, and Soluble refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Identify the key characteristic of the compounds in question: they do not mix with water.
Relate the characteristic to the definitions: Compounds that do not mix with water are typically those that repel water.
Match the characteristic with the correct term: The term that describes compounds that repel water is 'Hydrophobic'.
Conclude that the correct term for compounds that do not mix with water is 'Hydrophobic'.
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