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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Which substance does NOT have solubility in water?

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Oil does not dissolve in water.

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What happens when a substance dissolves in water?

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It forms a solution where the solute is evenly distributed in the solvent.

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Is salt soluble in water?

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Yes, salt is soluble in water.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Honey is an example of a soluble substance.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Rocks are an example of an insoluble substance.

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True or False: If something sinks in water, it has solubility.

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False. Sinking does not indicate solubility.

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True or False: Sugar dissolves in water.

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True. Sugar is soluble in water.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that dissolves in a solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, commonly water.