Question

What type of solvent would dissolve a nonpolar solute

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

For example, ionic compounds, which are very polar, are often soluble in the polar solvent water. Nonpolar substances are likely to dissolve in nonpolar solvents. For example, nonpolar molecular substances are likely to dissolve in hexane, a common nonpolar solvent.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Like dissolves in like, so only non-polar solutes can dissolve in non-polar solvents.