Solubility: Overview & Terminology

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What is the solute in a solution?

  • The solvent and solvent combination
  • The solvent and solute mixture
  • The solvent
  • The dissolved substance (correct)

Which of the following is not a type of solution mentioned in the text?

  • Solids like sodium chloride (correct)
  • Alloys
  • Air
  • Carbonated drinks

What does a solubility curve depict?

  • The relationship between solute and solvent at various temperatures (correct)
  • The pH level of the solution
  • The color of the solution
  • The concentration of the solvent in the solution

Why is a correct solubility curve important?

<p>To compare the solubility of different solutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the X-axis represent on a solubility curve?

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

Which factor affects the solubility of a solute according to the text?

<p>The temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding how temperature affects solubility important?

<p>To predict how much solute will dissolve in a solution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a solubility graph with multiple curves allow chemists to do?

<p>Compare the saturated solubility of more than one substance at the same temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Y-axis on a solubility curve represent?

<p>Maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in the solvent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of solution forms when the amount of solute is below the solubility limit at a specific temperature?

<p>Unsaturated Solution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the customary unit of solubility on solubility curves?

<p>Grams of solute per one hundred grams of solvent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor generally causes an increase in solubility, except for substances like NaCl?

<p>Increase in temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of solution is considered to be at its maximum solubility limit at a specific temperature?

<p>Saturated Solution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is true about supersaturated solutions?

<p>They contain excess solute that settles out of the solution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Stirring a solute into a solution can help with ion formation and therefore dissolution' - What is this statement suggesting about factors affecting solubility?

<p>The size of particles affects solubility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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