Solutions and Solubility Review

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What is solubility?

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The amount of solute that can be dissolved in a specific amount of solvent at a given temperature.

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What does it mean if a solution is unsaturated?

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A solution where more solute can still be dissolved at the given temperature.

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How does shaking a solution affect the dissolving rate of a solute?

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Shaking exposes the solute to the solvent more quickly, increasing the dissolving rate.

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What is the relationship between surface area and the rate of dissolving?

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A larger surface area allows for faster dissolving because more solute is exposed to the solvent.

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What is the effect of temperature on solubility?

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Generally, as temperature increases, the solubility of solids in liquids increases.

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What is a saturated solution?

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

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

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What is the formula for calculating concentration?

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Concentration = Amount of solute / Volume of solution.

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What happens to the solubility of gases in liquids as temperature increases?

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The solubility of gases in liquids generally decreases as temperature increases.

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What is the role of agitation in the dissolving process?

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Agitation helps to distribute the solute throughout the solvent, increasing the rate of dissolving.