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

According to solubility rules, can every solvent dissolve every solute?

Solubility is independent of the solvent used.

Only polar solvents can dissolve all solutes.

Yes, all solvents can dissolve all solutes under standard conditions.

No, because solubility depends on the chemical nature of both the solvent and the solute.

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Understand the concept of solubility: Solubility refers to the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent to form a homogeneous solution at a given temperature and pressure.

Recall the principle 'like dissolves like': Polar solvents tend to dissolve polar solutes, and nonpolar solvents tend to dissolve nonpolar solutes. This is because similar intermolecular forces allow better interaction between solute and solvent molecules.

Recognize that solubility depends on the chemical nature of both the solute and the solvent, including polarity, hydrogen bonding capability, and molecular size.

Note that not all solvents can dissolve all solutes; for example, water (a polar solvent) does not dissolve nonpolar substances like oils well, and nonpolar solvents do not dissolve ionic compounds effectively.

Conclude that solubility is not independent of the solvent used, and it is incorrect to say that all solvents can dissolve all solutes under standard conditions.