Explain the solubility rule "like dissolves like" in terms of inter-molecular forces that exist in solutions.

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(N/A) The solubility rule "like dissolves like" is based on the inter-molecular forces that exist in a solution.
$A$ solute dissolves in a solvent if the inter-molecular interactions between the solute-solute particles and solvent-solvent particles are similar to the interactions between the solute-solvent particles.
Polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents because they both exhibit strong dipole-dipole interactions or hydrogen bonding.
Non-polar solutes dissolve in non-polar solvents because they both exhibit weak London dispersion forces.

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