Solubility Curve

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What is a solubility curve?

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A graphical representation showing the relationship between the solubility of a substance and temperature.

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Define solubility.

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The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that 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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A solution that contains less solute than can be dissolved at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved.

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At what temperature is KI most soluble according to the solubility curve?

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At 10 °C.

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Which solute is least soluble at 90 °C?

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SO₂.

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What happens to the solubility of most solids as temperature increases?

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The solubility of most solids increases with an increase in temperature.