Solubility

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What does it mean when a substance is soluble?

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A substance is soluble if it can dissolve in a solvent.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Sugar is an example of a soluble substance.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Oil is an example of an insoluble substance.

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True or False: When something dissolves, it completely disappears.

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False. It may seem to disappear, but it is still present in a different form.

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What happens to salt when it is added to water?

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Salt dissolves in water, becoming part of the solution.

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True or False: Honey is soluble in water.

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True. Honey can dissolve in water.

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Which of the following is NOT soluble in water: sugar, salt, or oil?

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Oil is NOT soluble in water.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solvent.