Solubility Curve

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What is a solubility curve?

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A graphical representation showing the relationship between the solubility of a substance and temperature.

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What does 'solvent' mean in a solution?

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The part of the mixture in which other substances are dissolved.

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What is 'solute'?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What does 'saturated solution' mean?

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A solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature.

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What is an 'unsaturated solution'?

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A solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a 'supersaturated solution'?

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A solution that contains more solute than can normally be dissolved at a given temperature.

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At what temperature is KI most soluble according to the solubility curve?

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At 10 °C.

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Which substance is most soluble at 0 ºC?

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NaNO3.

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How many grams of KClO3 can be dissolved in 100 g of water at 80 ºC?

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The solution can be described as unsaturated.

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What is the solubility of CaCl2 in 100 g of water at approximately 17 ºC?

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70 grams.