Definitions
- Describing a substance that can be broken down by water into smaller molecules. - Referring to the ability of a compound to undergo hydrolysis, a chemical reaction with water. - Talking about the susceptibility of a material to be decomposed by water.
- Referring to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a liquid, usually water. - Describing a compound that can be easily dissolved in a solvent. - Talking about the capacity of a material to be mixed uniformly with another substance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the interaction of a substance with water.
- 2Both words refer to the ability of a substance to mix with water.
- 3Both words are used to describe chemical properties of substances.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Hydrolyzable describes the ability of a substance to break down chemically in water, while soluble refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in water.
- 2Process: Hydrolyzable involves a chemical reaction between a substance and water, while soluble involves a physical process of mixing two substances together.
- 3Result: Hydrolyzable results in the breakdown of a substance into smaller molecules, while soluble results in a homogeneous mixture of two substances.
- 4Application: Hydrolyzable is commonly used in chemistry and biochemistry, while soluble is used in various fields such as pharmacy, food science, and environmental science.
- 5Degree: Hydrolyzable implies a complete breakdown of a substance, while soluble may only imply partial dissolution or mixing.
Remember this!
Hydrolyzable and soluble are both words used to describe the interaction of a substance with water. However, hydrolyzable refers to the ability of a substance to break down chemically in water, while soluble refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in water. Hydrolyzable is commonly used in chemistry and biochemistry, while soluble is used in various fields such as pharmacy, food science, and environmental science.
