Multiple Choice
Which of the following expressions is generally used to represent the solubility of a compound in water?
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions
Solubility Rules
Multiple Choice
Which term describes the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance?
A
Molarity
B
Density
C
Solubility
D
Conductivity
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the key concept in the question: it asks for the term that describes the ability of one substance to dissolve in another.
Recall definitions of the given terms: Molarity refers to the concentration of a solution, expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution.
Density is the mass per unit volume of a substance, which does not describe dissolving ability.
Conductivity measures how well a substance can conduct electricity, unrelated to dissolving.
Solubility is defined as the ability of a substance (solute) to dissolve in another substance (solvent), making it the correct term for this property.
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