Solubility

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance (solute) to dissolve in a solvent, forming a homogeneous solution.

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What factors affect the rate of solubility?

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Factors include agitation of the solution, temperature, particle size of the solute, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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How does agitation affect solubility?

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Agitation increases the rate of solubility by dispersing solute particles throughout the solvent, allowing more interactions.

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What is the relationship between particle size and solubility?

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Smaller particle size increases solubility due to a larger surface area available for interaction with the solvent.

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What happens to a saturated solution when more solute is added?

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A saturated solution cannot dissolve more solute; any additional solute will remain undissolved.

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How can you change a saturated solution to an unsaturated solution?

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By adding more solvent, you can dilute the solution and make it unsaturated.

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What is the effect of temperature on the solubility of most solids?

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For most solids, solubility increases with an increase in temperature.

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What is the effect of temperature on the solubility of gases?

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The solubility of gases generally decreases with an increase in temperature.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.