tojc: solubility

fosliejf@plu.edu
Fri, 13 Dec 1996 00:35:56 -0800 (PST)

I was reviewing some old stuff in chapter three and noted that a compound
with 5 or more carbons is insoluble in water. However if the coumpound
has 5 carbons and is a salt it is able to dissolve in water. What does
the added Na+ or other ion do to make it soluble? Any insights are
appreciated.

Justin