solubility Flashcards
what is a saturated solution
A solution in which the maximum amount of solvent has been dissolved. Any more solute added will sit as crystals on the bottom of the container.
what is solubility
mass of solute that dissolves in 100g of water to make a saturated solution is the solubility of the solute
if more of a solute can dissolve in water it is more ____
soluble
-greater the mass of the substance you can dissolve in 100g of water the more soluble the substance
define soluble
able to be dissolved, especially in water.
define solute
the minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent.
define solvent
able to dissolve other substances.
what is it called when a substance can’t dissolve in water
insoluble
most substance get more soluble as the temperature increases or decreases
increases