Temperature and Solubility Quiz

What does solubility tell us?

• The weight of the solute

• The color of the solute

• The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a certain amount of solvent

• The volume of the solute

What happens to the solubility of solids in water as temperature increases?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It becomes unpredictable

What is the trend for the solubility of gases in water as temperature increases?

• It becomes unpredictable

• It remains the same

• It decreases

• It increases

Which compound becomes less soluble as temperature rises?

• Potassium nitrate

• Sodium chloride

• Sugar

• Cerium sulfate

What is the relationship between solubility and temperature for gases dissolved in a liquid?

• Direct relationship

• Unpredictable relationship

• Inverse relationship

• No relationship

Why does soda become more bubbly at higher temperatures?

• The pressure inside the soda increases at higher temperatures

• The type of gas changes at higher temperatures

• Less gas dissolves at higher temperatures

• More gas dissolves at higher temperatures

What is the impact of thermal pollution on the dissolved oxygen in a lake?

• The dissolved oxygen becomes unpredictable

• The dissolved oxygen remains the same

• The dissolved oxygen decreases

• The dissolved oxygen increases

What is the main reason for fish dying in a lake due to thermal pollution?

• Decreased water temperature

• Excessive sunlight

• Increased water temperature

• Decreased water level

What is the general trend for the solubility of solids in water as temperature increases?

• It becomes unpredictable

• It remains the same

• It generally decreases

• It generally increases

What is the general trend for the solubility of gases in water as temperature increases?

• It remains the same

• It generally decreases

• It becomes unpredictable

• It generally increases