Solubles
Solubles are substances that can dissolve in a solvent to form a homogeneous solution. Solubility, the extent to which a substance dissolves, depends on temperature, pressure (for gases), and the nature of the solvent and solute. The term is most often used in the context of liquids, particularly water, where many ionic or polar compounds dissolve readily.
Solubility is defined at a specific temperature in a given solvent and is limited by saturation. A
Common patterns in aqueous solubility include that most nitrates and acetates are soluble; most alkali metal
Solubility is commonly expressed as grams of solute per 100 grams of solvent, or as molarity. For
Factors influencing solubility include temperature (solids often become more soluble with higher temperature; gases become less