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Ch.13 - Properties of Solutions
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 14th Edition
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13장, 문제 34b

Which of the following in each pair is likely to be more soluble in water: (b) propionic acid (CH3CH2COOH) or sodium propionate (CH3CH2COONa)

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Identify the nature of each compound: Propionic acid (CH3CH2COOH) is a carboxylic acid, while sodium propionate (CH3CH2COONa) is a salt formed from the neutralization of propionic acid with sodium hydroxide.
Consider the solubility rules: Generally, salts of sodium (Na+) are highly soluble in water due to the strong ionic interactions between the ions and water molecules.
Analyze the molecular interactions: Propionic acid can form hydrogen bonds with water due to its -COOH group, but it is a weaker acid and less ionized in water compared to its sodium salt.
Compare the solubility: Sodium propionate, being an ionic compound, will dissociate completely in water, increasing its solubility compared to the molecular form of propionic acid.
Conclude based on solubility principles: Sodium propionate is likely to be more soluble in water than propionic acid due to its ionic nature and the presence of the highly soluble sodium ion.

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Polarity and Solubility

The principle of 'like dissolves like' states that polar substances tend to dissolve in polar solvents, while nonpolar substances dissolve in nonpolar solvents. Water is a polar solvent, meaning that ionic and polar compounds are generally more soluble in it. Understanding the polarity of the molecules in question is crucial for predicting their solubility.
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Molecular Polarity

Ionic Compounds in Water

Ionic compounds, such as sodium propionate, dissociate into their constituent ions when dissolved in water. This dissociation increases the interaction with water molecules, enhancing solubility. In contrast, molecular compounds like propionic acid may not dissociate as completely, affecting their overall solubility in water.
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Ionic Compounds Naming

Hydrogen Bonding

Hydrogen bonding occurs when hydrogen is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom, such as oxygen, creating a polar molecule. Both propionic acid and sodium propionate can form hydrogen bonds with water, but the presence of the ionic sodium ion in sodium propionate enhances its solubility due to stronger interactions with water compared to the neutral propionic acid.
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Hydrogenation Reactions