Solubility
/ˌsɑːljuˈbɪləti/
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Pro Tip 1/3Temperature Matters
Solubility often changes with temperature; substances may dissolve more or less at different temperatures.
The solubility of sugar in our tea became very low since the tea cooled down.
Pro Tip 2/3Common Phrases
Learn phrases like 'low solubility' to describe substances that don't dissolve well, and 'high solubility' for those that do.
Iodine has low solubility in water, making it difficult to dissolve.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Liquids
Solubility isn't limited to liquids; gases and solids can also dissolve substances under certain conditions.
Ammonia has high solubility in water even though it's a gas.
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