Which of the following liquids is considered a non-polar solvent?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following liquids is considered a non-polar solvent?
  1. Water
  2. Ethanol
  3. Hexane
  4. Acetic acid

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following liquids is considered a non-polar solvent?
Correct Answer: Hexane
  • Step 1: Understand what a solvent is. A solvent is a liquid that can dissolve other substances.
  • Step 2: Learn about polar and non-polar solvents. Polar solvents have molecules with a positive and negative end, while non-polar solvents do not have these charges.
  • Step 3: Identify the liquids given in the question. Look for the one that does not have a positive and negative end in its molecules.
  • Step 4: Recognize that hexane is a type of hydrocarbon that does not have polar characteristics.
  • Step 5: Conclude that hexane is the non-polar solvent among the options provided.
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