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TeethRCool
10-05-2006, 01:22 AM
miscible or immiscible..
DAT Destroyer(79) says yes
Topscore(Test 3 #98) says no
:(
amski10
10-05-2006, 09:44 AM
I was thinking the same thing. Anyone know? Taking the DAT tomorrow :confused:
fancymylotus
10-05-2006, 10:02 AM
when in doubt,follow what dr romano says:thumbup:
purduephigam
10-05-2006, 10:19 AM
when in doubt,follow what dr romano says:thumbup:

agreed. also remember a good rule of thumb to follow: almost anything showing polarity will be miscible in water. Like dissolves Like!

there are a couple of topscore questions i do not agree with (it could be me being stubborn/ignorant though)
wigglytooth
10-05-2006, 10:43 AM
miscible or immiscible..
DAT Destroyer(79) says yes
Topscore(Test 3 #98) says no
:(

ether defintately isn't soluable in water... i see it all the time in orgo lab