The dissolving of a solute into a solvent can be thought of as a three-step process. The

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The dissolving of a solute into a solvent can be thought of as a three-step process. The drinking alcohol, ethanol (CH3CH2-OH), is infinitely soluble in water. However, another alcohol called pentanol, with the molecular formula CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2-OH, is nearly insoluble in water.

(a) Which of the three steps in the solubility model is most responsible for this difference in solubility? Describe the step you choose (specify its name).

(b) Give a BRIEF explanation for your choice.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

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