Solubility Curve

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What is a solubility curve?

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A graph that shows the relationship between the solubility of a substance and temperature.

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What does it mean if a solution is saturated?

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

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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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.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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Generally, solubility increases with temperature for most solids.

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What is the solubility of NaNO3 at 0 ºC?

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NaNO3 is highly soluble at low temperatures, making it the most soluble among common salts at 0 ºC.

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What happens to the solubility of KClO3 as temperature increases?

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The solubility of KClO3 increases with temperature.

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What is the solubility of K2Cr2O7 at 95 ºC?

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75 grams of K2Cr2O7 are soluble in 100 grams of water at 95 ºC.

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What is the significance of a solubility curve?

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It helps predict how much solute can dissolve in a solvent at various temperatures.

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What is the difference between a saturated and a supersaturated solution?

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A saturated solution has the maximum solute dissolved, while a supersaturated solution has more solute than can normally dissolve.