Solubility

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What is Solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What happens when a substance dissolves in water?

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It forms a solution where the solute is evenly distributed in the solvent.

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Is salt soluble in water?

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Yes, salt dissolves in water.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Koolaid is an example of a soluble substance because it dissolves in water.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Pepper is an example of an insoluble substance because it does not dissolve in water.

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What does it mean if something is insoluble?

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Insoluble means that a substance does not dissolve in a solvent.

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Can sugar dissolve in water?

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Yes, sugar is soluble in water.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.