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chemistry geeks, please describe the difference between "water-soluble" and "dispersible" in the context of physical chemistry

Posted by Max Apr 23 '15, 13:30

You may need to differentiate between soluble, dissolvable, and suspensions to make the difference clear.

I thought I could do this but I keep coming up with circular definitions and examples.

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by "dispersable", do you mean" miscible "? - Reagen Apr 23, 14:17
in the air you have various molecules that are solvent, that is mixed so it is indistinguishable from the two pure forms, and disputes particles like - z babbling galaxy Apr 23, 13:37
Well, I don't know a full-form essay answer, but I do know that it basically comes down to the difference between KoolAid and off-brand drink crystals -- nm - Beryllium Apr 23, 13:36 1
- I've been digging the Kool-Aid squeeze thing that you squirt into a water bottle -- nm - oblique Apr 23, 13:47

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chemistry geeks, please describe the difference between "water-soluble" and "dispersible" in the context of physical chemistry

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