12 Questions
What is the term for a substance dissolved in a solvent to create a solution?
Solute
Which type of solution contains the maximum amount of solute dissolved in the given solvent?
Saturated solution
Why is predicting solubility important in pharmaceutical product design?
To increase solubility for better effect
In the context of solubility, what is meant by miscibility?
The property of substances mixing in all proportions to form a homogenous mixture
What governs the partitioning of drug molecules within the body?
Solubility concept
What does the solubility of a compound depend on at the molecular level?
Intermolecular forces of attraction between solute-solute molecules
What determines the polarity of a compound?
The shape of the molecule
What makes a compound more non-polar?
Adding more carbon atoms
Which type of compounds are generally polar?
Those with electronegative elements
What effect does hydrogen bonding have on solubility?
Increases solubility
What determines the solubility of ions in water?
The attraction between ions and polar water molecules
How can organic compounds be converted to water-soluble salts?
By neutralization reaction (acid-base reaction)
Explore the physicochemical property of solubility, and learn about solutes, solvents, solutions, and dissolution. Test your knowledge on saturated solutions and factors affecting solubility.
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