Question

which of the following examples illustrates the phrase, \like dissolves like\? a water dissolves sugar b paint thinner dissolves oil - based paint c oil in water d two of the above

Explanation:

The principle "like dissolves like" means polar solvents dissolve polar solutes and non - polar solvents dissolve non - polar solutes. Water is a polar solvent, sugar is a polar solute, so water dissolves sugar. Paint thinner is non - polar and oil - based paint is non - polar, so paint thinner dissolves oil - based paint. Oil is non - polar and water is polar, so oil does not dissolve in water. Options a and b follow the "like dissolves like" principle.

Answer:

D. two of the above