Question

One reason ionic compounds do not dissolve well in nonpolar solvents is that ___.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. there are no forces of attraction between ions and nonpolar molecules.

Explanation:

Solubility is determined by the principle , "like dissolves like" .

i.e. , if a compound is polar then it will dissolve in a polar compound only , and

if a compound is non - polar then it will dissolve in a non - polar compound only .

Ionic compound , are polar in nature , i.e. , have a positive and negative charge , polar solution can only dissolve in polar ,

As ,  there will be interaction between the opposite charge , and hence will dissolve .

And , in case of a polar and non polar solution , there won't be any interaction , and hence will not dissolve .