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.
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*If the solute is a [[liquid]], its solubility will not be affected by a change in temperature.
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*If the solute is a [[gas]], its solubility will increase when it is subjected to decreasing temperature.
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*The solubility of a gas increases with increasing pressure.
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*The solubility of liquids and solids is unaffected by changes in pressure.