Solubility

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Solubility: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Solubility of a Solid in a Liquid, Solubility, General Rule for Solubility & Applications of Henry's Law etc.

Important Questions on Solubility

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The molar solubility (in Mol L -1 ) of a sparingly soluble salt   MX 4 is ‘s’. The corresponding solubility product is   K sp . s’ is given in terms of   K sp  by the relation :

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If the dissolution process is endothermic then the solubility should decrease with an increase in temperature.

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The polar solvents will dissolve polar solutes and non-polar solvents dissolve non-polar solutes.

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Gas solubility in liquids is found to decrease with increase in pressure. 

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The solubility of gases increases with an increase in the pressure of a gas. But, the solubility of the solid will not be affected by the increase of the pressure.

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The solubility of solids in liquids is independent of pressure. Mention the applications of Henry's Law.

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How does the solubility of the solid substances affected by the pressure?

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List the factors affecting the solubility.

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List out the factors which affect the solubility of the solids in liquids apart from the nature of the solute and the solvent.

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On dissolving sugar in water at room temperature, solution feels cool to touch. Under which of the following cases dissolution of sugar will be most rapid?

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NaCl is soluble in water but insoluble in benzene.

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Which of the following solvent can easily dissolve NaCl in it?

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Comment on the effect of nature of solute on solubility of a solid in a liquid.

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The solubility of a gas in liquid is greatly affected by

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How the solubility of gases in liquids is effected by the nature of solvent?

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Write the factors affecting crystallisation of solid solute in liquid.

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Define crystallization of solid solitude in a liquid solvent.

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Explain the solubility of ionic compounds in polar solvents.

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Water is a non-polar solvent.

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Give two examples each of polar and non-polar solvents.