1. The solubility of a substance is its highest possible concentration at a given temperature. Any further solid added to the solution will remain undissolved in equilibrium with the dissolved state. Dissolving sodium sulphate in water is exothermic. Na2SO4(s) ⇌ 2 Na+ (aq) + SO42- (aq) + heat State whether sodium sulfate will be less soluble or more soluble when the temperature of the solution is increased. Explain.

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1. The solubility of a substance is its highest possible concentration at a given temperature. Any further solid added to the solution will remain undissolved in equilibrium with the dissolved state. Dissolving sodium sulphate in water is exothermic.

Na2SO4(s) ⇌ 2 Na+ (aq) + SO42- (aq) + heat

State whether sodium sulfate will be less soluble or more soluble when the temperature of the solution is increased. Explain.

 

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