Solubility

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A liquid that will dissolve a solid solute.

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What is a solute?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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Give an example of a solvent.

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Water.

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Give an example of a solute.

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Sugar.

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What happens when salt is dissolved in water?

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Salt becomes the solute, and the mixture is called a saline solution.

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What is the process of dissolving called?

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Dissolution.

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What is the difference between a saturated and unsaturated solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature, 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.