Table of contents

1. Intro to General Chemistry3h 48m
2. Atoms & Elements4h 16m
3. Chemical Reactions4h 10m
4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions48m
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions3h 53m
7. Gases3h 49m
8. Thermochemistry2h 37m
9. Quantum Mechanics2h 58m
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements3h 9m
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure3h 29m
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory1h 57m
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces2h 23m
14. Solutions3h 1m
15. Chemical Kinetics2h 53m
16. Chemical Equilibrium2h 29m
17. Acid and Base Equilibrium5h 1m
18. Aqueous Equilibrium4h 47m
19. Chemical Thermodynamics1h 50m
20. Electrochemistry2h 42m
21. Nuclear Chemistry2h 36m
22. Organic Chemistry5h 7m
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals2h 39m
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds3h 16m

6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions

Solubility Rules

General Chemistry

6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions

Solubility Rules

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Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated solution?

A saturated solution contains no dissolved solute, while an unsaturated solution contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute.

A saturated solution is always more concentrated than an unsaturated solution, regardless of the solute or solvent.

A saturated solution can dissolve more solute if the temperature is decreased, while an unsaturated solution cannot dissolve any more solute.

A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature, while an unsaturated solution contains less than the maximum amount of dissolved solute.

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Understand the concept of solubility: Solubility is the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature to form a stable solution.

Define a saturated solution: A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute dissolved in the solvent at a particular temperature, meaning no more solute can dissolve under those conditions.

Define an unsaturated solution: An unsaturated solution contains less solute than the maximum amount that can dissolve at that temperature, so more solute can still dissolve.

Compare the two: The key difference is that a saturated solution is at equilibrium with undissolved solute present (or at the limit of solubility), while an unsaturated solution is not at this limit and can dissolve additional solute.

Note the temperature dependence: The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve (solubility) often changes with temperature, affecting whether a solution is saturated or unsaturated.