Chapter 5

Solubility

Concept Map
Learning Competencies

o Describe the different types of solution.

o Discuss and give some example of solute and solvent.

Body/Content

Solubility happens in everyday life but we didn’t pay attention to it. So here’s an
introduction to the understanding of solubility. The objective of this topic is to describe
and discuss the different types of solution.

Solution -a homogenous mixture of a solute dissolved in a solvent. The solubility

(ability to dissolve) of a solute in a solvent is dependent on the

1. Temperature
For solid solutes: as temperature increases, solubility increases.
For gas solutes: as temperature increases, solubility decreases.

2. Pressure
For solid solutes: as pressure increases, solubility remains the same.
For gas solutes: as pressure increases, solubility increases

3. Nature of Solute/Solvent
“Like dissolves in like.”

 Homogenous Mixtures - is a type of mixture with a uniform composition.

 Solute - this is the substance that makes up the minority of the solution, or
this is the part that is dissolved.
 Solvent - is the substance that makes up the majority of the solution. This
is the part where the solute is dissolved.
 1. An unsaturated solution is a solution in which more solute can be dissolved
at a given temperature.

2. A saturated solution is a solution containing the maximum amount of solute that will
dissolve at a given temperature.
3. A supersaturated solution is a solution that contains more solute than would
dissolve in a saturated solution at a given temperature.

Highlights/Summary

 Solubility is the process of solute to dissolve in a solvent to form a homogenous

solution.
 Solution is a homogenous mixture that dissolved in a solvent.
 In forming a solution, solute should be dissolve in a solvent.
 Solute is the minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent.
 Solvent is the one who able to dissolve other substances.
 The solubility of a solute in a solvent is dependent on the
 There are three types of solution unsaturated, saturated, and super saturated

Chapter Assessment

A. Encircle the best answer.

1. The process of solute to dissolve in a solvent to form a homogenous solution.

a. Saturation
b. Solubility
c. Solvation

2. What makes a solution saturated?

a. When the solvation process stabilizes.
b. When the solute dissolves
c. When the solvent stabilizes

3. As the temperature of a liquid solvent increases, the amount of solute that can
dissolve in it.
a. decreases by one degree Celsius for every milliliter of solvent
b. Increases.
c. Decreases.

4. Solubility is expressed in grams of solute per ____ grams of solvent.

a. A: 1
b. B: 10
c. C: 100
5. What two factors affect solubility?
a. Mass and temperature
b. Temperature and pressure
c. Temperature and volume

6. When the temperature increases, more _________ can be dissolved.

a. Solute
b. Solvent
c. Salt

7. What kinds of solutions are made when a solution’s temperature increases?

a. Saturated
b. Supersaturated
c. Unsaturated

8. Pressure affects the solubility of __________ solutes.

a. Solid
b. Liquid
c. Gaseous

9. For a gaseous solute, increasing the external pressure __________ the

solubility.
a. Decreases
b. Increases
c. No change; stays the same

10. What is the fundamental principle of the solvation process?

a. A: Polar solvents dissolve nonpolar solutes
b. B: Like dissolves like
c. C: Nonpolar solvents dissolve polar solutes

B. Answer the following question:

1. How temperature affect the solid solutes?

2. What is the nature of Solute/Solvent?
3. How pressure affect gas solutes?
4. What do we call the Solution if the solute is gas and the solvent is liquid?
5. What do we call the solution if the solute is liquid and the solvent is solid?
Key to Correction
A.

1. A
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. B

B.
1. for solid solutes: as temperature increases, solubility increases.
2. like dissolves in like
3. for gas solutes: as pressure increases, solubility increases
4. Foam
5. Gel

References

https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/solubility.htm
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-different-types-of-solubility
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