Solubility
Definition
Solubility is the maximum amount of a solute that can be dissolved in a solvent at a given temperature.
Analogy
Think of solubility like the capacity of your backpack. There's only so much you can fit into it (solute) before it becomes too full (solvent). The size of your backpack (temperature) determines how much you can carry.
Related terms
Solvent: A substance, usually liquid, capable of dissolving another substance (solute).
Saturated Solution: A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a specific temperature and pressure.
Supersaturated Solution: A state of a solution that contains more of the dissolved material than could be dissolved by the solvent under normal circumstances.
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What happens to the solubility of potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄) in a basic solution?
What happens to the solubility of sodium nitrate (NaNO₃) in an acidic solution?
What happens to the solubility of sodium fluoride (NaF) in a basic solution?
Consider the solid AgCl with a certain Ksp. What is an expression, measured in M, for the solubility of AgCl?
What is the Ksp of nickel sulfide if its solubility is 2.97 x 10⁻⁹ grams per liter?
Which of the following factors affect the solubility of a solute in a solvent?
Which of the following is most likely to increase the solubility of an ionic compound in water?
Which of the following factors primarily determines the solubility of an ionic compound in water?
Which of the following types of intermolecular interactions is most important for determining the solubility of a polar molecular compound in water?
Which of the following factors is most important for determining the solubility of an ionic compound in a non-aqueous solvent?
Which of the following statements best describes the effect of temperature on the solubility of a solid in a liquid?
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