What are the differences between Soluble and Insoluble substances?


The differences between Soluble and Insoluble substances are as follows:-

Soluble Substances Insoluble Substances
1. Soluble Substances means capable of dissolving in a solvent, these are those substances that dissolve to a significant extent in a solvent without how much actually will dissolve. 1. Insoluble Substances means incapable of dissolving in a solvent, these are those substances that don’t dissolve to a significant extent in a solvent.
2. Polar substances are soluble in polar solvents but not in non-polar solvents.

2. Non-polar solute will not be soluble in a polar solvent.

3. Separation of soluble components in a mixture is not easier than separating insoluble components. 3. Separation of insoluble components in a mixture is easier.
4. Example- salt and sugar in water. 4. Example- sand and wood in water.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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