C1:Nail varnish and testing Flashcards
1
Q
What is a solution?
A
A solution is a mixture of a solvent and a solute.
2
Q
What type of chemical can be used as a solvent?
A
esters
3
Q
What affects whether or not a substance will dissolve in a particular liquid?
A
the particles of the substance and the solvent molecules
the particles of the substance itself
the solvent molecules
The attractions between the particles in nail varnish and water molecules are weaker than the attractions between the particles in the nail varnish. They are also weaker than the attractions between water molecules. So mail varnish will not dissolve in water.
