Which of the Following Statements Regarding Solubility Is Incorrect

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding solubility is incorrect?

• A)A polar compound dissolves an ionic compound due to ion-dipole interactions.
• B)A nonpolar solvent will not interact strongly enough with ions to dissolve an ionic compound.
• C)Nonpolar liquids will dissolve in one another because the intermolecular forces in the pure liquids are weak, and there is an increase in entropy.
• D)Most ionic solids are more soluble in water at higher temperatures than at lower temperatures.
• E)Most gases are more soluble in water at higher temperatures than at lower temperatures.

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