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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?

To compare the solubility of different solutes Signup and view all the answers

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

The temperature Signup and view all the answers

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

The temperature Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding how temperature affects solubility important?

To predict how much solute will dissolve in a solution Signup and view all the answers

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

Compare the saturated solubility of more than one substance at the same temperature Signup and view all the answers

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

Maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in the solvent 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?

Unsaturated Solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the customary unit of solubility on solubility curves?

Grams of solute per one hundred grams of solvent Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase in temperature Signup and view all the answers

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

Saturated Solution Signup and view all the answers

What is true about supersaturated solutions?

They contain excess solute that settles out of the solution 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?

The size of particles affects solubility Signup and view all the answers