Homework Help: chemistry!

Posted by Alex on Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 7:22pm.

Of the four general types of solids [molecular, ionic, network covalent, metallic], which one[s] are generally soluble in nonpolar solvents?

I'm thinking either molecular or ionic. Are either [or both] correct?

molecular: like dissolves like is the rule of thumb.

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