Solubility

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance (solute) to dissolve in a solvent, forming a solution.

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What factors affect the solubility of a substance?

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Factors include temperature, pressure, particle size, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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How does temperature affect the solubility of solids in liquids?

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Generally, an increase in temperature increases the solubility of solids in liquids.

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How does temperature affect the solubility of gases in liquids?

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An increase in temperature typically decreases the solubility of gases in liquids.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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

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How does stirring affect the rate of dissolving?

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Stirring increases the rate of dissolving by distributing solute particles throughout the solvent.

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What is the effect of particle size on solubility?

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Smaller particle size increases the surface area, leading to an increase in solubility.

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What happens to solubility when a solvent is added to a saturated solution?

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Adding solvent to a saturated solution can change it to an unsaturated solution.