The phrase "like dissolves like" refers to the fact that _.
A) gases can only dissolve other gases
B) condensed phases can only dissolve other condensed phases
C) polar solvents dissolve polar solutes and nonpolar solvents dissolve nonpolar solutes
D) polar solvents dissolve nonpolar solutes and vice versa
E) solvents can only dissolve solutes of similar molar mass

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"Like dissolves like" means that substances with similar polarities will dissolve in each other. Polar solvents such as water will dissolve polar solutes such as salts, while nonpolar solvents such as oil will dissolve nonpolar solutes such as fats. This is because the forces of attraction between the solvent and solute molecules are similar in strength, allowing for dissolution to occur.

The Phrase "Like Dissolves Like" Refers to the Fact That