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The maximum amount of [[solute]] that can dissolve in a given amount of [[solvent]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> The solubility of a solute is dictated by the identities of the solute and solvent. | The maximum amount of [[solute]] that can dissolve in a given amount of [[solvent]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> The solubility of a solute is dictated by the identities of the solute and solvent. | ||
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| + | ==Rules of Solubility== | ||
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| + | *If the [[solute]] is a [[solid]], its solubility will increase when it is subjected to increasing temperature. | ||
| + | *If the solute is a [[liquid]], its solubility will not be affected by a change in temperature. | ||
| + | *If the solute is a [[gas]], its solubility will increase when it is subjected to decreasing temperature. | ||
| + | *The solubility of a gas increases with increasing pressure. | ||
| + | *The solubility of liquids and solids is unaffected by changes in pressure. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 18:25, February 19, 2007
The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent.[1] The solubility of a solute is dictated by the identities of the solute and solvent.
Rules of Solubility
- If the solute is a solid, its solubility will increase when it is subjected to increasing temperature.
- If the solute is a liquid, its solubility will not be affected by a change in temperature.
- If the solute is a gas, its solubility will increase when it is subjected to decreasing temperature.
- The solubility of a gas increases with increasing pressure.
- The solubility of liquids and solids is unaffected by changes in pressure.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998