Solubility and Concentration (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Solubility describes how much of a substance can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature. Most solids dissolve better in hot water, while gases dissolve better in cold water.

Key Words

chemical change
temperature
melting point

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Review the background information on Properties of Matter before starting.

Step 2 — Do

Conduct a chromatography experiment: use a coffee filter and markers to separate the pigments in different colored inks.

Step 3 — Observe

Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.

Step 4 — Record

Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is condensation?