Solubility (g/100 g)
Temperature ( C)
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To read a solubility curve, follow the following steps:
1. Determine what the question is asking.
a. Are you looking for temperature?
b. Are you looking for grams of solute that can be
dissolved?
c. Are you deciding if a solution is saturated,
unsaturated, or supersaturated?
2. Use the information given in the question to read
the graph.
3. Use the graph to answer the question.
PRACTICE
How much KClO can dissolve at 50°C?
1. Determine what the question is asking.
2. Read the graph. Click on 50°C.
3. Using the graph, find where the curve intersects with the 50°C line. Follow the line over to the y-axis to determine
how much KClO can be dissolved.
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Look for the grams of solute that can be dissolved.
20 grams can be dissolved at 50°C.
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