Which of the following solute and solvent combinations would be most likely to form solutions? mark all that apply.

nonpolar solute and nonpolar solvent

polar solute and nonpolar solvent

polar solute and polar solvent

nonpolar solute and polar solvent

Solution would most likely be formed in the combinations of:

A) nonpolar solute and nonpolar solvent

B) polar solute and polar solvent

Explanation:

A substance is said to be polar when it is having a dipole (a delocalised positive and negative charge) or it is ionic (dissociate into ions when dissolved in water)

On the other hand, a substance is said to be nonpolar when it does not dissociate into ions when dissolved in water i.e not ionic.

The molecules of nonpolar solute and solvent will combine perfectly since both has no dipole, hence, making a solution

Also, ions of both polar solute and solvent will bound together due to the attraction between opposite charges, hence, making a solution.

Note that combination is difficult between

polar solute and nonpolar solvent, and nonpolar solute and polar solvent. So, no solution is formed