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What if hexane was poured into a cup of sodium chloride, what changes/observations would happen?
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Hexane is a nonpolar solvent, while sodium chloride (table salt) is an ionic compound. Since "like dissolves like," hexane and sodium chloride would not mix. You would observe two distinct layers: the denser sodium chloride solution at the bottom and the less dense hexane layer on top.
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