Factors that Affect Solubility

Which of the following would result in being able to dissolve a greater amount of solid in a solution?

• Lower the temperature.

• Decrease the pressure of the solution.

• Increase the pressure of the solution.

• Heat the solution.

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Which of the following would result in being able to dissolve a greater amount of gas in a solution?

• Lower the temperature of the solution.

• Decrease the pressure of the solution.

• Stir the solution.

• Heat the solution.

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You have some leftover soda after a party. Eventually, the soda will go flat. Which of the following options will slow the rate at which the CO2 escapes?

• Stir the soda.

• Store the soda bottle in the fridge.

• Store the soda in your hot car.

• Store the soda bottle in the room temperature cabinet.

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Which of the following statements is true?

• An increase in temperature decreases the solubility of most solids, but increases the solubility of gases.

• An increase in temperature increases the solubility of most solids and gases.

• An increase in temperature decreases the solubility of most solids and gases.

• An increase in temperature increases the solubility of most solids, but decreases the solubility of gases.

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Which of the following would increase the rate of dissolution of a solid?

• Cool the solid solute and the solution.

• Shake the solution.

• Evaporate the solvent.

• Use bigger particles.

Which of the following would increase the rate of dissolution of a solid?

• Cool the solution.

• Decrease the surface area of the solute.

• Increase the polarity of the solution.

• Break the solute into smaller particles.

What happens to the ability of a solid to dissolve when temperature decreases?

• There is no change in the solubility of the solid.

• The solubility of most solids will increase.

• The only factor that affects the solubility of a solid is polarity.

• The solubility of most solids will decrease.

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