Daily Solubility Curves

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What is a solubility curve?

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A graphical representation showing the amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at various temperatures.

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What does it mean if a solution is saturated?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve 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 being dissolved, while a solvent is the substance doing the dissolving.

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At what temperature can you fully dissolve 140g of NaNO3?

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73°C.

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What type of substance can dissolve a non-polar solute?

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A non-polar solvent.

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What is the most soluble substance at 40 degrees Celsius?

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Pb(NO3)2.

Front

What is the definition of a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What happens to solubility as temperature increases for most solids?

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Solubility generally increases with temperature.

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What is the solubility of KNO3 at 60°C?

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Approximately 109g per 100g of water.

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What is the effect of pressure on the solubility of gases?

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Increased pressure increases the solubility of gases in liquids.