Solubilaty

Question 1

Define solvent

Answer 1

The liquid in which the solute dissolves

Question 2

Define solute

Answer 2

A soluble substance which dissolves

Question 3

Define solution

Answer 3

A mixture of a solute dissolved in a solvent

Question 4

Define insoluble

Answer 4

A substance that will not dissolve in a particular solvent.

Question 5

Define solubility

Answer 5

Solubility is the mass of a solid that will saturate 100g of water at a particular temperature.

Question 6

What is a saturated solution?

Answer 6

It’s a solution in which no more solid will dissolve at a particular temperature.

Question 7

Equation of solubility?

Answer 7

Solubility (g/100g of water) = mass of solute
——————— x100
Mass of solvent

Question 8

What happens to gasses when they increase in temperature

Answer 8

The solubility decreases.

Question 9

Why do fish in a river become listless or even die in warm water?

Answer 9

Less oxygen in the water at a higher temperature