Factors affecting 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, forming a solution.

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What factors affect solubility?

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Factors affecting solubility include temperature, particle size, and rate of stirring.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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Generally, increasing temperature increases the solubility of solids in liquids, while the solubility of gases decreases.

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What is the effect of particle size on solubility?

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Smaller particles have a larger surface area, allowing them to dissolve faster than larger particles.

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How does stirring affect solubility?

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Stirring increases the interaction between solute and solvent, helping the solute to dissolve faster.

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Why do crushed substances dissolve faster than whole ones?

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Crushed substances have a greater surface area exposed to the solvent, allowing for quicker dissolution.

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What happens to the solubility of gases when temperature increases?

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The solubility of gases typically decreases as temperature increases.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one in which no more solute can dissolve at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A supersaturated solution contains more solute than can normally dissolve at a given temperature.