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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is true about supersaturated solutions?

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

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