Solubility Curve

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What is a solubility curve?

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A graph that shows the relationship between the solubility of a substance and temperature.

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Define saturated solution.

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A solution in which the maximum amount of solute has been dissolved at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution that contains less solute than it has the capacity to dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A solution that contains more solute than it can theoretically hold at a given temperature.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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Generally, for most solids, solubility increases with temperature, while for gases, it decreases.

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What is the solubility of KCl in 100 g of water at 50 ºC?

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Approximately 50 grams.

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

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Approximately 70 grams.

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What happens when a saturated solution is cooled?

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Some solute may crystallize out of the solution.

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Which solute is least soluble at 90 ºC: SO2, KClO3, KI, or HCl?

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SO2.

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What is the significance of a solubility curve in chemistry?

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It helps predict how much solute can dissolve at different temperatures.