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WAEC Chemistry 2015 Theory — Question 43

Question 43 of 49 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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5(b)(i). Define each of the following terms: I. solubility; II. saturated solution.

Model answer

I. Solubility is defined as the amount (mass) of a given solute that is required to saturate 1 dm³ of a solvent at a particular temperature. II. A saturated solution is one which contains the maximum amount of solute that it can hold at that particular temperature in the presence of undissolved solute.

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