IC2 Solubility & Melting Point

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A liquid that will dissolve a solid solute.

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What does it mean if a substance is soluble?

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It can dissolve in water.

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What is the melting point?

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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What happens to a substance above its melting point?

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It becomes a liquid.

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What happens to a substance above its boiling point?

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It becomes a gas.

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Are all substances soluble in water?

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No, not all substances are soluble in water.

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What is the difference between soluble and insoluble?

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Soluble means it can dissolve in water; insoluble means it cannot.

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What state of matter is a substance in if it is above its melting and boiling points?

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Gas.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Salt in water.