Explain the solubility rule “like dissolves like” in terms of intermolecular forces that exist in solutions.
If the intermolecular interactions are similar in both constituents, i.e., solute and solvent then solute dissolves in the solvent. e.g., polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents and non-polar solutes in non-polar solvents.
Thus, the statement ‘like dissolves like’ proves to be true. e.g., organic compounds dissolve in non-polar organic solvent while polar inorganic compounds (salts) dissolve in polar solvent (water).
