Solubility

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What is solubility?

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Solubility refers to the ability of a substance to combine and form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a liquid that will dissolve a solid solute.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is being dissolved in a solution.

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What does it mean if a substance is soluble?

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If a substance is soluble, it means it can dissolve in a solvent.

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What does it mean if a substance is insoluble?

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If a substance is insoluble, it means it cannot dissolve in a solvent.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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If I dissolve sugar in water, what is the solute?

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The solute is sugar.

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If I dissolve salt in water, what is the solvent?

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The solvent is water.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Gravel is an example of an insoluble substance.

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What happens to a solute when it dissolves?

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When a solute dissolves, it breaks down into smaller particles and spreads evenly throughout the solvent.