Solubility Worksheet

1. Based on the general rule about solutions created from polar and non-polar substances, determine whether the following substances are polar or non-polar. a) cobalt(II) chloride crystals, which are soluble in water _____________________ b) ammonia gas, which is soluble in water _____________________ c) trichlorotrifluoroethane (TTE) liquid, which is not miscible in water _____________________ 2. Is H2S a polar or non-polar molecule? Why? (Hint: the shape is similar to that of water) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
3. Lets practice our dissociation equations. Show all states of matter. Assume that the solvent is water. Ensure all equations are balanced! a. NaCl(s) -> ________________ b. HCl(l) -> ________________ c. NaOH(s) -> ________________ d. CH3COONH4(s) -> ________________ e. KOH(s) -> ________________ f. H2SO4(l) -> ________________ g. K2Cr2O7(s) -> ________________ h. HNO3(l) -> ________________ i. CuSO4(s) -> ________________ j. KMnO4(s) -> ________________ k. NaHCO3(s) -> ________________

For the next four questions, choose three to complete on the opposite side 4. Draw a diagram showing the dissociation process of potassium chloride (KCl) when added to water. 5. Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3), when added to water, causes the water to cool down. Explain, in your own words, or using a diagram, why this happens. Be sure to at some point mention what kind of reaction this is. 6. Describe the difference between dissociation and dissolving. What kinds of compounds do either one? Can a polar molecule dissolve? Can a non-polar molecule dissociate? 7. When a mystery compound was added to oil it was found to be immiscible. When this compound was added to water, it caused the water to cool down significantly. What properties of this compound can you determine from this information? What properties of the compound can you not determine?