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A molecule such as methane (CH4) would not dissolve well into water. Why?

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Answer: Hello!

Explanation: The problem is the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules. If methane were to dissolve, it would have to force its way between water molecules and so break hydrogen bonds.

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