Questions: If something is water soluble, then it is
nonpolar
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
Transcript text: QUESTION 4/11
If something is water soluble, then it is $\qquad$
nonpolar
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Understanding Water Solubility
Water solubility refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in water. Water is a polar solvent, meaning it has a partial positive charge on one end and a partial negative charge on the other.
Step 2: Identifying the Nature of Soluble Substances
Substances that dissolve in water are typically polar or ionic because they can interact with the polar molecules of water. Nonpolar substances do not dissolve well in water because they cannot form favorable interactions with water molecules.
Step 3: Matching the Correct Term
Given the options:
Nonpolar: These substances do not dissolve well in water.
Hydrophilic: This term means "water-loving" and refers to substances that dissolve well in water.
Hydrophobic: This term means "water-fearing" and refers to substances that do not dissolve well in water.