Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 13 - The Chemistry of Solutes and Solutions - Conceptual Exercise 13.7 - Temperature and Solubility - Page 576: a

Answer

As per Le Chatelier’s principle, equilibrium will shift towards the endothermic direction at higher temperatures. Moreover, increase in temperature causes a greater gap between solvent molecules. Hence, hot solvent will dissolve more solute.

Work Step by Step

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