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The document describes a laboratory activity to observe the properties of polar and covalent compounds through their miscibility in different solutions. Students are instructed to create 6 mixtures of water, vinegar, oil, and alcohol in different combinations and observe whether they mix homogeneously or separate into distinct layers. This helps demonstrate that polar substances like water and vinegar are miscible, while polar and nonpolar substances like water and oil are immiscible. The experiment illustrates the principle that "like dissolves like" based on similar intermolecular forces between solvents and solutes.

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Experiment

The document describes a laboratory activity to observe the properties of polar and covalent compounds through their miscibility in different solutions. Students are instructed to create 6 mixtures of water, vinegar, oil, and alcohol in different combinations and observe whether they mix homogeneously or separate into distinct layers. This helps demonstrate that polar substances like water and vinegar are miscible, while polar and nonpolar substances like water and oil are immiscible. The experiment illustrates the principle that "like dissolves like" based on similar intermolecular forces between solvents and solutes.

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Cagayan National High School- Senior High

Physical Science

Laboratory Activity on Properties of Polar and Covalent Compounds

One of the practical applications of polarity of molecule in real-life scenario is manifested on the solubility and
miscibility of substances to form solution. Solubility is defined as the ability of a solid substance to be dissolved in a given amount
of solvent while miscibility is the ability of the two liquids to combine or mix in all proportions, creating a homogenous mixture. If
two liquids with similar polarities (and, therefore, similar intermolecular interactions) are combined, the liquids are said to be
miscible with each other because they will mix to form a homogeneous solution. Examples of solutions created with miscible
liquids include: Gasoline is a mixture of many organic solvents such as benzene, toluene, xylenes, and others. Alcoholic drinks
contain ethanol and water. Molten copper and zinc are completely miscible - resulting in a solid alloy (brass) once cooled.

I. Objectives: Explain the properties of ionic and covalent compounds through experiments.

II. Materials:
Water Vinegar
Alcohol Oil
Disposable glasses Spoons

III. Procedure

1. Obtain 6 clean disposable glasses and prepare the following set-up.

Set-up 1: 5 tablespoons water + 5 tablespoons vinegar


Set-up 2: 5 tablespoons water + 5 tablespoons oil
Set-up 3: 5 tablespoons water + 5 tablespoons alcohol
Set-up 4: 5 tablespoons vinegar + 5 tablespoons oil
Set-up 5: 5 tablespoons vinegar + 5 tablespoons alcohol
Set-up 6: 5 tablespoons oil + 5 tablespoons alcohol

2. Thoroughly stir each mixture and observe carefully.

Note:
 Do not forget to wash and dry the spoon after each use.
• Properly label each set-up.
• Samples with oil should first be mixed with dishwashing liquid before disposing of down the sink.
IV. Post Experimentation

Complete the table below:

MISCIBILITY
SET UP Observation/s (Miscible or immiscible?)
1. (water + vinegar)
2. (water + oil)
3. (water + alcohol)
4. (vinegar + oil)
5. (vinegar + alcohol)
6. (oil + alcohol)

Answer the following questions:


1. Which of the set-ups mixed well? Which did not?
2. Which of the substances that are used in the experiment are polar? Non-polar?
3. Which of the set-ups are miscible?
4. What can you infer from the result of this activity?
5. How does the rule “like dissolves like” apply in the experiment?

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