Solubility of Substances in Liquid Solutions

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What is the maximum amount of a substance that can be dissolved in a specified amount of solvent at a specified temperature called?

  • Crystallisation
  • Dissolution
  • Dynamic equilibrium
  • Solubility (correct)

Why does naphthalene dissolve readily in benzene but not in water?

  • Because naphthalene is non-polar and benzene is non-polar. (correct)
  • Because naphthalene is non-polar and benzene is polar.
  • Because naphthalene is polar and benzene is non-polar.
  • Because naphthalene is polar and benzene is polar.

What process is known as the stage when the concentration of solute in solution remains constant under given conditions?

  • Dissolution
  • Crystallisation
  • Dynamic equilibrium (correct)
  • Solubility

What are the intermolecular interactions like between a polar solute and a polar solvent?

<p>Similar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process known as when some solute particles in solution collide with solid solute particles and get separated out of solution?

<p>Crystallisation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a solid solute is added to the solvent?

<p>The concentration of solute in solution increases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do sugar and sodium chloride dissolve readily in water?

<p>Because they are polar and water is polar. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a stage is reached where the dissolution and crystallisation processes occur at the same rate?

<p>The concentration of solute in solution remains constant. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors upon which solubility depends?

<p>The nature of the solvent, temperature, and pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does every solid not dissolve in a given liquid?

<p>The intermolecular interactions prevent certain solids from dissolving. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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