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Which of the following actions would decrease the solubility of the solute ? A)

ID: 592415 • Letter: W

Question

Which of the following actions would decrease the solubility of the solute ? A) powdered drink mix is added to cold water B) Salt is added to a pot of boiling water C) an open can of soda is placed in the refrigerator D) marshmallows are added to a cup of hot cocoa Which of the following actions would decrease the solubility of the solute ? A) powdered drink mix is added to cold water B) Salt is added to a pot of boiling water C) an open can of soda is placed in the refrigerator D) marshmallows are added to a cup of hot cocoa A) powdered drink mix is added to cold water B) Salt is added to a pot of boiling water C) an open can of soda is placed in the refrigerator D) marshmallows are added to a cup of hot cocoa

Explanation / Answer

Solubility increases with rise in temperature. Hence when we add any solute in cold solvent its solubility decreases. Answer is option A and B. Now let's see why other options are not right:

B) adding salt (solute) to boiling water will always increase its solubility as temperature is high.

D) Addind marshmallows is just the physical mixing.