liuottokyky
Liuottokyky, a Finnish term meaning solubility, refers to the capacity of a substance (the solute) to dissolve in a solvent to form a homogeneous solution. At a given temperature and pressure, it is the maximum amount of solute that can be dispersed in the solvent before remaining undissolved, i.e., the solubility limit of the solute.
Solubility is commonly expressed as mass of solute per unit volume of solvent (for example grams per
Solubility depends on temperature, pressure (notably for gases), solvent polarity, and interactions such as hydrogen bonding.
Solubility behavior varies: many solids become more soluble with higher temperature, whereas many gases become less
Applications span pharmacology, environmental science, and food chemistry. Examples include sodium chloride dissolving in water (about