Question

question
which of the following statements agrees with the chemical axiom \like dissolves like\?
select all that apply:
polar solutes dissolve in non - polar solvents.
polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents.
non - polar solutes dissolve in non - polar solvents.
non - polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents.

Explanation:

The "like dissolves like" axiom means substances with similar polarity (polar or non - polar) will dissolve in each other. Polar solutes have a similar polarity to polar solvents, so they dissolve. Non - polar solutes have a similar polarity to non - polar solvents, so they dissolve. Options A and D have mismatched polarities (polar with non - polar), which does not follow the "like dissolves like" principle.

Answer:

B. Polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents.
C. Non - polar solutes dissolve in non - polar solvents.