Solubility Curve

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What is a solubility curve?

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A graph that shows the relationship between the solubility of a substance and temperature.

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What does solubility mean?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is the solubility of K2Cr2O7 at 95 ºC?

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75 grams.

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At what temperature does NaCl's solubility equal that of K2Cr2O7?

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60 ºC.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution in which no more solute can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A solution that contains more solute than can normally dissolve at a given temperature.

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Which solute's solubility does not increase with temperature?

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SO2.

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What is the highest solubility at 20 ºC among the following: CaCl3, NaNO3, KCl, KNO3?

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NaNO3.

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What happens to the solubility of most solids as temperature increases?

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It generally increases.

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

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Generally, the solubility of gases decreases as temperature increases.