2006-10-14 15:04:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Toluene and its close relative Xylene are considered insoluble in water, but in fact will dissolve to a concentration of about 0.5%. Other than that, they are essentially insoluble, and are less dense than water so they will float on top of it.
2006-10-14 21:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toluene is an organic liquid practically insoluble in water which is inorganic.
However the trace amounts that can dissolve, are enough to contaminate water, give it a strong smell and make it undrinkable and toxic.
2006-10-14 22:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not soluble in water, but enough could contaminate water if it was mixed with it to make the water unhealthy.
It would make a top layer in a separation funnel that had water in it.
2006-10-14 22:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not. Toluene is a hydrocarbon & therefore not polar. Water is highly polar, so they are virtually imiscible.
2006-10-14 23:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no toluene is not soluble in water because it a organic compound which is viscous.
2006-10-15 01:20:23 · answer #5 · answered by Black B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not. Toluene is a non-polar molecule, whereas water is a polar molecule. Polar molecules only dissolve in polar molecules and non-polar molecules only dissolve in non-polar molecules.
2006-10-14 22:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by heeroyui 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is, but it is very low: 0.053 g/100 ML (20-25 °C)
2006-10-14 22:31:45 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
0.053 g/100 mL (20-25°C
This would mean no to your question.
2006-10-14 22:14:36 · answer #8 · answered by Bullwinkle Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way it is not a polar molecule
2006-10-14 23:17:12 · answer #9 · answered by dreson k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not. It is non-polar, water is polar.
2006-10-15 00:53:54 · answer #10 · answered by TheresaE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋