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  • Ammonium Nitrate Solubility in Cyclohexane: A Detailed Explanation
    Ammonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃) is not soluble in cyclohexane. Here's why:

    * Polar vs. Nonpolar: Ammonium nitrate is a polar compound due to the presence of ionic bonds between the ammonium (NH₄⁺) and nitrate (NO₃⁻) ions. Cyclohexane is a nonpolar solvent, consisting of only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

    * "Like Dissolves Like": The general rule of solubility is "like dissolves like." This means polar solvents dissolve polar solutes, and nonpolar solvents dissolve nonpolar solutes.

    * Immiscibility: Since ammonium nitrate is polar and cyclohexane is nonpolar, they are immiscible. They will not mix or form a homogeneous solution.

    Instead, you'd find ammonium nitrate soluble in polar solvents like water.

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