SOLUBILITY

Solubility – pertains to the maximum amount of

solvent at a specific temperature

Unlimited Limited solubility No solubility

solubility
The formation of solution depends on the following interactions:
• solute – solute
• solute – solvent
• solvent – solvent

To simplify the process, dissolution involves three steps, namely,

1. separation of solvent molecules
2. separation of solute molecules
3. combination of solute and solvent
Exothermic – if the solute - solute and solvent - solvent attractions
are weak, the attraction between solute and
solvent is favored
Endothermic – if the solute - solute and solvent - solvent
attraction are strong, then there is a need to
provide energy to break the attractions and allow
the attraction between solute and solvent

Temperature – one of the factors that affect solubility

A. Nature of Solute and Solvent

Like dissolves like

B. Temperature
Temperature affects the solubility of most substances
as it allows the solvent to expand, accommodating more
solute.

1. Solubility of Solid and Temperature

2. Solubility of Gas and Temperature
3. Solubility of Gas and Pressure