Substance A is a molecular compound that dissolves in gasoline but not in water.The molecules of A are very likely:

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Since Substance A dissolves in gasoline but not in water, it is likely to be nonpolar. Polar compounds dissolve well in polar solvents such as water, while nonpolar compounds dissolve well in nonpolar solvents such as gasoline. Metallic and nonmetallic properties are not relevant to this question.

Substance a Is a Molecular Compound That Dissolves in Gasoline