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🌊 What is Solubility?
Solubility is the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature and pressure to form a saturated solution.
🧪 Simple Definition:
"Solubility is the ability of a substance (solute) to dissolve in a solvent."
📘 Scientific Definition:
"Solubility is the amount of solute (in grams or moles) that dissolves in 100 g of solvent at a given temperature to form a saturated solution."
✅ Key Points:
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Solubility is temperature dependent.
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It differs for solid, liquid, and gas solutes.
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It is usually expressed in g/100 g solvent or mol/L.
📊 Examples:
Solute | Solvent | Solubility at 25°C |
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Sugar | Water | ~211 g per 100 g water |
Salt (NaCl) | Water | ~36 g per 100 g water |
Oxygen | Water | ~0.003 g per 100 g water |
🔄 Types of Solubility:
Solute State | Solvent | Example |
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Solid in liquid | Sugar in water | 🍬 in 💧 |
Liquid in liquid | Alcohol in water | Sanitizer |
Gas in liquid | CO₂ in soda | Fizzy drinks 🥤 |
🧠 Why is Solubility Important?
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Used in making medicines, beverages, fertilizers
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Helps predict reaction feasibility
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Crucial in environmental science (e.g., oxygen in water for fish)
Would you like a diagram or chart to visually explain solubility to your students?
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