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Polarizability

Polarizability is a large factor in determining how greatly a molecule is affected by dispersion forces. The heavier a molecule is, the more polarizable it is. As a result, this means that the molecule itself will experience stronger dispersion forces.

Miscibility​

Miscible Example

This property describes 2 substances that are mixable together. Something may be miscible if it can dissolve in another substance.

For example, like dissolves like -

  • Polar molecules are miscible with polar molecules.
  • Non-polar molecules are miscible with non-polar molecules.
  • Polar molecules are not miscible with non-polar molecules.