Solubility Science Worksheet
Grade 8 science worksheet covering the principles of solubility, including factors affecting it and related terminology.
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Solubility Science Exploration
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will assess your understanding of solubility.
1. Which of the following best describes solubility?
The ability of a substance to burn.
The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature.
The process of a liquid turning into a gas.
The measure of a substance's density.
2. What is the common term for a substance that dissolves another substance?
Solute
Solution
Solvent
Mixture
1. A substance that dissolves in a solvent to form a solution is called a .
2. When a solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature, it is said to be .
3. Increasing the of a solvent generally increases the solubility of most solid solutes.
1. Sugar is generally more soluble in hot water than in cold water.
True
False
2. Stirring a mixture will decrease the rate at which a solute dissolves.
True
False
1. List two factors that can affect the solubility of a solid in a liquid.
2. Explain the difference between a concentrated solution and a dilute solution.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
1. Solute
a. A liquid that dissolves other substances
2. Solvent
b. A substance that is dissolved in a solvent
3. Solution
c. A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
4. Saturated
d. Containing the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved