Solubility

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Solubility: Overview

We will learn about solubility of liquids in this topic. The term refers to the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent. We will also learn about the saturation level of substances here in detail.

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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Calculate the Henry constant for a solution containing 20 moles of acetic acid dissolved in benzene. The mass of benzene is 16g and partial pressure of acetic acid is 21 bar.

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The solution which is in _____ with undissolved solute is the saturated solution.

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Discuss the effect of pressure on solubility of solids in liquids.

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The solubility of a solid in a liquid is significantly affected by temperature changes.

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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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The amount of oxygen that dissolves in the bloodstream is inversely proportional to the partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli air.

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Henry’s law constant is also known as the volatility constant.

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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 the gases depends on their partial pressures. Justify.

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Different gases have different solubilities. What are the factors affecting the solubility of the gas in liquid?

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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?