Q. 9.92 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

If the solid $NaCl$ in a saturated solution of $NaCl$ continues to dissolve, why is there no change in the concentration of the $NaCl$ solution? $(9.3)$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Because a solute's solubility remains constant at a given temperature, the concentration of $NaCl$ solution remains unchanged.

Step 1: Given information

At a given temperature, a saturated solution of $NaCl$ includes the highest quantity of solid $NaCl$diluted in water. By producing $N{a}^{+} and C{l}^{-}$ ions, $NaCl$ remains to break the hydrogen bonds.

Step 2: Explanation.

A solute's solubility kept static at a specific temperature, the concentration of $NaCl$ solution remains unchanged as soon as the temperature is constant.