Reading Solubility Graphs

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. In the case of dissolving carbon dioxide in water, water is the solvent.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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

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What is the solubility of SO2 in water at 50°C?

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5 grams of SO2 can dissolve in 100 grams of water at 50°C.

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What is the solubility of NaBr at 70°C?

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120 grams of NaBr can dissolve in 100 grams of water at 70°C.

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What is the maximum solubility of Ce2(SO4)3 at 80°C?

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2 grams of Ce2(SO4)3 can dissolve in 100 grams of water at 80°C.

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What is the solubility of KBr at 80°C?

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The solubility of KBr at 80°C is 100 grams per 100 grams of water.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is a solution that has reached its maximum concentration of solute at a given temperature and cannot dissolve any more solute.

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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 that can dissolve, while an unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute.