Solubility Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is a solvent
A
The liquid in which the solute dissolves
2
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What is a solute
A
A soluble substance which dissolves
3
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What is a solution
A
A mixture of a solute dissolved in a solvent
4
Q
What does insoluble mean
A
A substance that will not dissolve in a particular solvent
5
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What is solubility
A
The mass of a solid that will saturate 100g of water (or solvent) at a particular temperature. Units = g/100g water
6
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What is a saturated solution
A
One in which no more solid will dissolve at a particular temperature
7
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What is the equation for solubility
A
Solubility = mass of solute / mass of solvent x 100
