4.1 - Solubility of Inorganic vs Organic Compounds
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Define solubility.
💡 Hint: What does it mean for a compound to mix with a liquid?
What are dissolved solids?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to sugar when mixed with water.
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Which type of compounds generally has higher solubility in water?
💡 Hint: Remember the differences in structure!
True or False: Hydrophobic compounds dissolve well in water.
💡 Hint: Think about oil in water!
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Explain how solubility affects the treatment of water contaminants, such as heavy metals versus organic solvents.
💡 Hint: Consider how different solubility levels influence treatment methods.
Predict how an increase in organic pollutants could affect freshwater ecosystems based on their solubility characteristics.
💡 Hint: Think about how overloading organic material affects the water cycle and living organisms.
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