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How does temperature influence solubility?

Here’s a explanation:


Temperature affects solubility differently for solids and gases:

1. Solids in Liquids

  • As temperature increases, most solid solutes dissolve more easily.
  • Reason: Higher temperature gives solvent molecules more energy to break apart solute particles.
  • Example: Sugar or salt dissolves faster in hot water than in cold water.

2. Gases in Liquids

  • As temperature increases, gases become less soluble in liquids.
  • Reason: Higher temperature gives gas molecules more energy to escape from the liquid into the air.
  • Example: Warm soda fizzes more because carbon dioxide escapes faster at higher temperature.

In short:

  • Solids → more soluble when hot
  • Gases → less soluble when hot

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