How are intermolecular forces and solubility related?
A)Solubility depends on the solvent's ability to overcome the intermolecular forces in a solid.
B)Solubility depends on the solute's ability to overcome the intermolecular forces in the solvent.
C)Solubility is a measure of how strong a solvent's intermolecular forces are.
D)Solubility is a measure of how weak the intermolecular forces in the solute are.
E)none of the above

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Intermolecular forces play a crucial role in determining the solubility of a solute in a solvent. Solubility depends on the solvent's ability to overcome the intermolecular forces in a solid. If the solvent's intermolecular forces are weaker than those of the solute, the solute will not dissolve in the solvent. On the other hand, if the solvent's intermolecular forces are stronger than those of the solute, the solute will dissolve in the solvent. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

How Are Intermolecular Forces and Solubility Related