Solubility

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance (solute) to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What factors affect solubility?

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Factors affecting solubility include temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that contains less solute than can be dissolved in the solvent at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A supersaturated solution is one that contains more solute than can normally dissolve at a given temperature, often achieved by changing conditions.

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How does temperature affect the solubility of solids in liquids?

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Generally, the solubility of most solid solutes increases with an increase in temperature.

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How does temperature affect the solubility of gases in liquids?

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The solubility of gases in liquids typically decreases as the temperature increases.

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What does it mean to dilute a solution?

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To dilute a solution means to decrease the concentration of solute in the solution by adding more solvent.

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What is the difference between a concentrated solution and a dilute solution?

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A concentrated solution has a high amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent, while a dilute solution has a low amount of solute relative to the solvent.

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What is the role of pressure in the solubility of gases?

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Increasing pressure increases the solubility of gases in liquids, as it forces more gas molecules into the solution.