Question

why is it wrong to say that a solute is "broken down" by a solvent?

why do you think a waxy substance such as lauryl myristate make such an effective barrier too water?

what solvents would you choose to clan up a spot of lauryl myristate?

Explain the differences between hydrogen bonds and covalent C-H bonds 1. Why is it wrong to say that a solute is "broken down" by a solvent? 2. 3. Lanolin (obtained from sheep wool) is a mixture of many waxy substances that are similar to lauryl myristate. The lano lin on sheep wool prevents rain water from penetrating to the animal's skin. Lanolin is used in chapstick to prevent your lips from drying out. Similar waxy substances are found on feathers, to keep birds dry, and on apple skins, to keep the fruit from drying out. (a) Why do you think a waxy substance such as lauryl myristate makes such an effective barrier to water? H H HH C- C H H H H H H H HH HH H H H H H H H H H H H H H lauryl myristate (b) What solvent would you choose to clean up a spot of lauryl myristate? I--I I--I I-O-I

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