Question

Wax is a nonpolar substance. In which type of substance is it the most soluble?

A.
a cold nonpolar solvent
B.
a cold polar solvent
C. a hot nonpolar solvent
D. a hot polar solvent

Answer 1

C. A hot non polar solvent

Step-by-step explanation:

I was just doing this in class yesterday actually. For an example, cooking oil is a polar substance. When we tried to wash it off with nothing but water--which is non polar--it wouldn't come off our hands. So, a polar versus polar will dissolve and visa versa. I also said hot water because wax hardens when it gets cold. so something hot would work better.

Answer 2

Answer:. a hot nonpolar solvent

Step-by-step explanation:

Wax is a nonpolar substance hence it would normally dissolve in a nonpolar solvent. However, its dissolution may not be effective because the solid needs to met so that it can dissolve properly hence some amount of best needs to be applied to the system. A hot nonpolar solvent will do a good job because it will both melt and dissolve the wax.