12 Questions
Which type of solutes dissolve in polar solvents like water?
Polar solutes
What property of solutions explains why sugar does not dissolve in benzene?
Polarity
What is the process called when solute particles separate from a solution due to collision?
Crystallisation
In which type of solution is the strength of the solute the same at equilibrium?
Saturated solution
According to Le Chatelier’s Principle, what happens to solubility in a saturated solution if the dissolution process is exothermic?
Solubility decreases with temperature rise
What type of solvents do nonpolar solutes like naphthalene dissolve in?
Nonpolar solvents like toluene
What is the effect of an exothermic dissolution process on solubility?
It decreases solubility
Why does pressure have a negligible effect on the solubility of solids in liquids?
Solids and liquids are incompressible
What factor significantly influences the solubility of gases in liquids?
Temperature
What is the primary reason for the reduction in the solubility of gases in liquids with an increase in temperature?
Increased kinetic energy of gas molecules
In terms of Henry's Law, what is the relationship between the pressure of a gas and its solubility in a liquid?
Directly proportional
What does Henry's Law relate to?
Solubility of gases in liquids
Test your knowledge on solubility in chemistry with this quiz! Learn about the factors that affect solubility, such as exothermic dissolution processes, the impact of pressure on solubility of solids, and examples of gas solubility in liquids.
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