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  • Sodium Sulfate and Benzene Solubility: Why They Don't Mix
    No, Na₂SO₄ (sodium sulfate) and benzene will not form a solution. Here's why:

    * Polarity: Sodium sulfate (Na₂SO₄) is an ionic compound, meaning it dissolves in polar solvents like water. Benzene (C₆H₆) is a nonpolar solvent.

    * "Like Dissolves Like": The rule of thumb in chemistry is that "like dissolves like." Polar substances dissolve in polar solvents, and nonpolar substances dissolve in nonpolar solvents.

    Since Na₂SO₄ is polar and benzene is nonpolar, they are not compatible for forming a solution.

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