Showing posts with label solubility curves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label solubility curves. Show all posts

Thursday, September 23, 2010

solubility curves

Let us learn about solubility curves

a) Solubility curves give a general idea about the ability of a solute to dissolve in water, at different temperatures.

b) The solubility of the solute at any temperature, between the mentioned highest & lowest temperatures, can be more or less accurately read.

c) The mass of crystals deposited, when a saturated solution cooled from a higher to a lower temperature& can be calculated.

Best Example

As per the given graph, the solubility of potassium nitrate at 60oC= 110 g and at 50oC = 91 g.

Therefore, by cooling a saturated solution of potassium nitrate containing 100 g of water from 60oC to 50oC, 19 g of the solute (110 g - 91 g) is deposited in the form of crystals.

In our next blog we shall learn about cell potential I hope the above explanation was useful.Keep reading and leave your comments.