Question

Which solvent will be most effective at dissolving a nonpolar gas like methane?

solid copper
water, a polar solvent
solid mercury
hexane, a nonpolar solvent

Answer 1

hexane, a nonpolar solvent

Answer 2

Answer: hexane, a nonpolar solvent

Step-by-step explanation:

A Nonpolar gas is one that is NOT ionic; i.e it does not dissociate into IONS when dissolved in water.

Methane CH4, is an organic, nonpolar gas. Thus, it will MOST EFFECTIVELY dissolve in a Nonpolar solvent like HEXANE.

so, HEXANE, a nonpolar solvent is the right answer