In general, a substance that carries an electric charge can dissolve in water. Given this fact, which of the following would most likely NOT dissolve in water?

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Nonpolar molecules do not carry an electric charge and are therefore unlikely to dissolve in water, which is a polar solvent. Ionic compounds (A) and polar covalent molecules (B) can dissolve in water because they are able to form interactions with the partially charged water molecules. NaCl (D) is an example of an ionic compound that can dissolve in water.

In General, a Substance That Carries an Electric Charge Can