Solubility Curves

Front

What is the substance that does the dissolving in a solution?

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Solvent

Front

What type of solution contains more solute than can be dissolved at a given temperature?

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Supersaturated

Front

What type of solution contains less solute than can be dissolved at a given temperature?

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Unsaturated

Front

What is the term for a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature?

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Saturated

Front

Which substance is MOST soluble at 0 ºC: KI, NaNO3, NaCl, or Ce2(SO4)3?

Back

NaNO3

Front

How much KNO3 solute is saturated at 40 degrees Celsius?

Back

65g

Front

What is a solubility curve?

Back

A graph that shows the relationship between solubility and temperature for a specific solute.

Front

What does a steep slope on a solubility curve indicate?

Back

A large increase in solubility with temperature.

Front

What does it mean if a solution is described as 'miscible'?

Back

Two liquids that can mix in any proportion without separating.

Front

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

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Generally, solubility increases with an increase in temperature.