Determining which Nonpolar Solute most likely to be soluble in nonpolar solvent

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Graphite and sulfur are discussed as the most likely candidates for solubility in a nonpolar solvent due to their nonpolar characteristics. Lithium fluoride is ruled out as it is ionic and polar, while glucose is considered slightly polar due to its structure. The discussion emphasizes that pure elements like graphite and sulfur are more compatible with nonpolar solvents. The reasoning hinges on the molecular structure and polarity of the substances involved. Ultimately, graphite is highlighted as the best option for solubility in a nonpolar solvent.
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1. Which of the following substances is most likely to be soluble in a nonpolar solvent?

a. glucose
b. graphite
c. sulfur
d. lithium fluoride


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Is there a way to figure out which of the nonpolar molecules above would most likely be soluble using the structure of the substances?

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Lithium fluoride is ionic so it is polar so it cannot be it. Glucose does not appear to have perfect symmetry so I assumed that it was slightly polar. Sulfur and graphite are pure elements, and I don't understand why sulfur would more likely to be soluble in nonpolar solvent. Ksp seems useless here since we are not dealing with ionic compounds.
 
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Except graphite is carbon and so are nonpolar solvents.
 
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