Solubility

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What happens to the solubility of gases in liquids when pressure decreases?

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The solubility of gases in liquids decreases.

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What are solutions made up of?

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Solutions are made up of solutes and solvents.

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In the solution of sugar in water, what is the solute?

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The solute is sugar.

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What effect does heating a solution have on solubility?

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Heating a solution allows more solute to be dissolved.

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Which substance is least soluble at 0 ºC: KI, KNO3, KClO3, or Ce2(SO4)3?

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KClO3 is the least soluble at 0 ºC.

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Define solubility.

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Solubility is the ability of a substance (solute) to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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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 solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

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What is the relationship between temperature and the solubility of most solids in liquids?

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Generally, the solubility of most solids in liquids increases with an increase in temperature.

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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 pressure.