Kaneki123 said:Any increase in temperature (the heat we provide) should just excite the molecules more and the solubility should increase...
The temperature of a substance can greatly affect its solubility, meaning the amount of a solute that can be dissolved in a solvent. In general, an increase in temperature leads to an increase in solubility, while a decrease in temperature leads to a decrease in solubility.
Temperature affects solubility because it changes the energy of the molecules in a substance. When a solvent is heated, its molecules gain energy and move faster, creating more space between them. This allows more solute molecules to fit in between the solvent molecules, increasing solubility.
The specific temperature at which solubility is highest varies depending on the solute and solvent involved. In some cases, solubility may continue to increase with temperature, while in others it may reach a maximum and then decrease.
Temperature also affects the rate of dissolution, which is the speed at which a solute dissolves in a solvent. Higher temperatures typically lead to faster dissolution because the increased energy and movement of molecules allows them to interact and mix more quickly.
No, temperature does not always affect the solubility of all substances. Some substances, such as gases, may exhibit the opposite trend where solubility decreases with increasing temperature. Additionally, changes in temperature may not have a significant effect on the solubility of highly soluble substances.