Substance's Solubility, Acids, and Bases

In summary, the solubility of a substance in aqueous acid or aqueous base is determined by the dissociation of ionic solutes. This can be expressed by a chemical equation where a basic salt is formed when a weak acidic organic compound is in the presence of a strong base. This basic salt is more soluble in the aqueous base than in water. Additionally, a weak basic organic compound would be more soluble in an aqueous acid. The understanding of solubility products and their evaluation is typically taught in the chapter on Ionic Equilibria. If you are already familiar with this concept, you can use it to prove the given equation. Otherwise, you may need to wait until you learn it in school or study it on
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What principle explains the solubility of a substance in aqueous acid or aqueous base?

Ionic solutes and its dissociation is involved in a substance's solubility in an aqueous acid or base. This solubility can be expressed by a chemical equation in which a basic salt results when a a weak acidic organic compound is in the presence of a strong base. This basic salt is then more soluble in the aqueous base than in water. A weak basic organic compound would then be more soluble in an aqueous acid.

I don't know if this correctly/completely explains the substance's solubility.

Thanks for any help.
 
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1. If quoting from a source, please include a reference to the source.

2. Typically you are taught to evaluate solubilities during some part of the chapter on Ionic Equilibria

3. If you are already aware of solubility products and know how to evaluate them, we can go over the example you've quoted above to prove that it is true. If not, you'll have to either wait till you get to this in school, or learn it by yourself.
 
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As Gokul has mentioned, if this is a homework question, its probably asking for your understanding of an equation. Hint: strong base, strong acid, weak base, weak acid, etc
 

What is solubility?

Solubility refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent. It is typically measured in terms of the amount of solute that can be dissolved in a specific amount of solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

How does temperature affect solubility?

In general, the solubility of solids in liquids increases as temperature increases. This is because higher temperatures provide more energy for the solute particles to overcome the attractive forces between them and the solvent molecules. However, the solubility of gases in liquids decreases as temperature increases, as higher temperatures decrease the solubility of gases due to their increased kinetic energy.

What is the difference between an acid and a base?

An acid is a substance that donates protons (H+) to a solution, while a base is a substance that accepts protons. Acids have a pH less than 7 and can be identified by their sour taste, while bases have a pH greater than 7 and can be identified by their bitter taste.

What are common examples of acids and bases?

Common acids include hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and acetic acid (CH3COOH). Common bases include sodium hydroxide (NaOH), potassium hydroxide (KOH), and ammonia (NH3).

How do acids and bases react with each other?

When an acid and a base are mixed together, they undergo a neutralization reaction, producing water and a salt. This is because the H+ ions from the acid combine with the OH- ions from the base to form water, while the remaining ions form the salt.

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