Solubility
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Solubility is how easy it is to dissolve a solid in a liquid.
About Solubility
- If it is very easy to dissolve something then it is called soluble.
- If it is very difficult to dissolve something it is called insoluble.
Examples
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| Sand | Flour |
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Solubility is the maximum mass of solute that can dissolve in a given mass of water.
About Solubility
- If a large mass of solute is able to dissolve in a given mass of water it is referred to as soluble.
- If only a small mass of solute is able to dissolve in a given mass of water it is referred to as insoluble.