Some ions such as thiocyanate that are poorly solvated in water and can enhance the solubility of nonpolar compounds in water by disordering the water molecules are called ________.

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Ions that enhance the solubility of nonpolar compounds in water by disordering water molecules are called chaotropes. Thiocyanate is an example of such an ion that is poorly solvated in water and can act as a chaotrope. Azeotropes are a type of mixture with a constant boiling point that cannot be separated by distillation. Hydrophobic ions do not exist as ions in water since they are not soluble in water. Zeolites are a type of porous, crystalline material used as a catalyst or adsorbent.

Some Ions Such as Thiocyanate That Are Poorly Solvated in Water