Solutions and Chemical Equilibrium

A solution containing the maximum amount of dissolved solute possible under the given conditions.

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a particular solvent.

A graph showing how the solubility of a substance changes with temperature.

Able to dissolve in a particular solvent.

The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

A homogeneous mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.

The substance that dissolves the solute, usually present in the greatest amount.

A solution temporarily containing more dissolved solute than would normally be stable at that temperature.

The amount of exposed surface of a material; increasing surface area generally increases the rate of dissolving.