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− | [[Solubility]] is maximum mass of [[solute]] that can [[dissolve]] in a given [[mass]] of [[water]]. | + | [[Solubility]] is the maximum mass of [[solute]] that can [[dissolve]] in a given [[mass]] of [[water]]. |
===About Solubility=== | ===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 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'''. | + | : If only a small [[mass]] of [[solute]] is able to [[dissolve]] in a given [[mass]] of [[water]] it is referred to as '''insoluble'''. |
===References=== | ===References=== |
Latest revision as of 13:15, 23 February 2022
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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
Salt | Sugar |
Sand | Flour |
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.