Will methane dissolve in water? why or why not?
Will ammonia dissolve in water? why or why not?
Methane CH4 Polar or nonpolar
Ammonia NH3 Polar or nonpolar
Water H2O Polar or nonpolar
Methane is a nonpolar molecule, so it does not dissolve easily in water, which is a polar molecule. Nonpolar molecules are not attracted to polar molecules like water, so methane is not soluble in water.
Ammonia, on the other hand, is a polar molecule. It can form hydrogen bonds with the water molecules, so it is soluble in water. When ammonia dissolves in water, it forms ammonium ions (NH4+) and hydroxide ions (OH-).