Solutions and Solubility

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What does it mean to be 'Soluble'?

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Capable of being dissolved.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute.

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the part that gets dissolved.

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What is the solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the part that dissolves the solute.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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How many grams of K2Cr2O7 are soluble in 100 g of water at 95 ºC?

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75 grams.

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How many grams of NaNO3 are soluble in 100 g of water at 10 ºC?

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80 grams.

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What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute, while an unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute.

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What factors affect solubility?

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Temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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What is the term for the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature?

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Solubility.