Question

Water is added to liquid isopropanol (a polar liquid) to form a solution of rubbing alcohol. Describe what happens on the molecular level as the water dissolves in the isopropanol.

Answer 1

The polar isopropanol molecules are attracted to the polar water molecules at the surface of the water.

The isopropanol molecules surround the water molecules.

The water molecules are carried into the solution.

The water molecules spread evenly throughout the solution.

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Answer 2

The polar isopropanol molecules are attracted to the polar water molecules at the surface of the water. The isopropanol molecules surround the water molecules. The water molecules are carried into the solution. The water molecules spread evenly throughout the solution.