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 unsaturated?

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It means that more solute can still be dissolved in the solvent at a given temperature.

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What does it mean if a solution is saturated?

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It means that the maximum amount of solute has been dissolved in the solvent 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 be dissolved at a given temperature.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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Generally, as temperature increases, the solubility of solids in liquids increases.

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Which solute is least soluble at higher temperatures?

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Gases are generally less soluble in liquids at higher temperatures.

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What is the solubility of potassium chlorate (KClO3) at 80 ºC?

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It is unsaturated if less than the maximum solubility is dissolved.

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What happens to the solubility of potassium chloride (KCl) at 50 ºC?

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It becomes saturated when the maximum amount is dissolved.