Factors affecting Solubility

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance (solute) to dissolve in a solvent.

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What factors affect solubility?

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Temperature, stirring, particle size, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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

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What is the effect of stirring on solubility?

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Stirring increases the rate of dissolving by distributing solute particles throughout the solvent.

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What is particle size in relation to solubility?

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Smaller particles have a larger surface area, which increases the rate of dissolving.

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What does it mean for a substance to be soluble?

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It means that the substance can dissolve in a solvent.

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What happens to the solubility of gases in liquids as temperature increases?

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The solubility of gases generally decreases as temperature increases.

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What is a solute?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution in which no more solute can dissolve at a given temperature.