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What is the definition of solubility limit?
What is the definition of solubility limit?
- The concentration of solute at which the system becomes unstable
- The maximum concentration of solute without forming a new phase (correct)
- The minimum concentration of solute without forming a new phase
- The concentration of solute at which a new phase always forms
What is a phase in a system?
What is a phase in a system?
- A homogenous portion with uniform physical and chemical characteristics (correct)
- A heterogeneous portion with varying physical and chemical characteristics
- A portion with uniform physical characteristics but varying chemical characteristics
- A portion with varying physical characteristics but uniform chemical characteristics
What do phase diagrams represent?
What do phase diagrams represent?
- Phases present in a pure substance at different temperatures
- Phases present in a mixture of substances at equilibrium
- Phases present in an alloy system at various temperatures, pressures, and compositions (correct)
- Phases present in an alloy system at a specific temperature and pressure
What is another name for phase diagrams?
What is another name for phase diagrams?
What does phase equilibrium refer to?
What does phase equilibrium refer to?