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Solutes and Solubility

Investigation 3

Investigation 3

Solutes and Solubility

Phase 1 – Defined Understanding

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Phase 2 – Dynamic Understanding

Investigation Three Summary – Stirring and Solubility

In Investigation Three, you analyzed how heating affects the solubility of different chemical compounds. During this Investigation, you:

1. Tested the effect of using cold and hot water on the rate of solubility for sugar, salt, and baking soda.

     

    Investigation Three Summary – Learning Goals

    Through these experiments, you concluded that:

    1. Changing the temperature of the solvent affects the solubility of a solute. More solute can dissolve in a higher-temperature solvent than in a lower-temperature solvent.

    2. The rate of solubility of a solute can be changed by using a solvent of a different temperature. The rate of solubility increases as the temperature of the solvent increases and decreases as the temperature of the solvent decreases.

     

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    Mathematics Concepts in This Investigation

    • calculate the rate of solubility (g/min)
    • data table
    • analyzing chemical formulas
    • mass in grams
    • decimals to the nearest tenth
    • time in minutes
    • temperature in Celsius
    • predict/verify results
    • greater than/less than/equal to
    • data analysis
    • problem-solving

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