Definitions
- Referring to a substance that can be broken down by water into simpler compounds. - Describing a chemical reaction in which water is used to break down a compound into smaller molecules. - Talking about a substance that is capable of undergoing hydrolysis, a process that involves the breaking of chemical bonds by water.
- Referring to a substance that can dissolve in a liquid, usually water. - Describing a chemical property of a substance that allows it to dissolve in a particular solvent. - Talking about a substance that can be dissolved in a liquid to form a homogeneous mixture.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the ability of a substance to interact with water.
- 2Both words are used in chemistry and science contexts.
- 3Both words refer to the ability of a substance to undergo a change or reaction in the presence of water.
- 4Both words describe the behavior of substances in liquid environments.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Hydrolysable refers to the ability of a substance to be broken down by water, while soluble refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in water.
- 2Process: Hydrolysable involves a chemical reaction that breaks down a compound into simpler molecules, while soluble involves the formation of a homogeneous mixture.
- 3Outcome: Hydrolysable results in the formation of simpler compounds, while soluble results in a homogeneous mixture.
- 4Usage: Hydrolysable is more commonly used in scientific and technical contexts, while soluble is used more widely in everyday language.
- 5Chemical properties: Hydrolysable is a property of a compound, while soluble is a property of a substance.
Remember this!
Hydrolysable and soluble are both terms used to describe the interaction of substances with water. However, hydrolysable refers to the ability of a substance to be broken down by water into simpler compounds through a chemical reaction, while soluble refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in water to form a homogeneous mixture. Hydrolysable is a more technical term used in scientific contexts, while soluble is a more common term used in everyday language.
