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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

17. Amines

Amine Reactions

GOB Chemistry

17. Amines

Amine Reactions

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Problem 36d

Textbook Question

Indicate if each of the following is soluble in water. Explain.
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Identify the compound in the image provided. If the image is not visible, the compound's name or formula should be clarified to proceed.

Determine the type of compound (ionic or covalent). Ionic compounds generally consist of a metal and a nonmetal, while covalent compounds consist of nonmetals only.

For ionic compounds, use solubility rules to determine if the compound is soluble in water. For example, compounds containing alkali metal cations (e.g., Na⁺, K⁺) or ammonium (NH₄⁺), as well as nitrates (NO₃⁻) and acetates (CH₃COO⁻), are typically soluble.

For covalent compounds, consider their polarity. Polar covalent compounds (e.g., those with O-H or N-H bonds) are more likely to dissolve in water due to hydrogen bonding, while nonpolar covalent compounds are generally insoluble.

Explain the reasoning based on the compound's structure and the solubility rules or polarity analysis. Conclude whether the compound is soluble or insoluble in water.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Solubility

Solubility refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, typically water. It is influenced by factors such as temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute and solvent. Polar substances tend to dissolve well in polar solvents like water, while nonpolar substances do not. Understanding solubility is crucial for predicting how substances interact in aqueous solutions.

Polarity

Polarity is a property of molecules that describes the distribution of electrical charge. Polar molecules have a significant difference in electronegativity between atoms, leading to partial positive and negative charges. Water is a polar molecule, which allows it to effectively dissolve other polar substances, while nonpolar molecules, lacking this charge separation, do not interact favorably with water.

Ionic and Molecular Compounds

Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions, while molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds. Ionic compounds generally dissolve in water due to their ability to dissociate into ions, which interact with water molecules. In contrast, many molecular compounds may not dissolve well if they are nonpolar, highlighting the importance of understanding the nature of the compounds in question.