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This experiment studies the solubility of sodium chloride (NaCl) in water. Students will observe how particle size, degree of mixing, and temperature affect the rate of dissolution. Several quantities of NaCl will be dissolved in water at different temperatures, and the temperature at which crystallization occurs will be noted. Objectives are to describe how particle size, mixing, and temperature impact dissolution rate and determine NaCl's solubility in water at various temperatures.

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General Chemistry Experiment

This experiment studies the solubility of sodium chloride (NaCl) in water. Students will observe how particle size, degree of mixing, and temperature affect the rate of dissolution. Several quantities of NaCl will be dissolved in water at different temperatures, and the temperature at which crystallization occurs will be noted. Objectives are to describe how particle size, mixing, and temperature impact dissolution rate and determine NaCl's solubility in water at various temperatures.

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GENERAL CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENT

SOLUBILITY OF SOLID

The solubility of a pure substance in a particular solvent is the quantity of that substance that
will dissolve in a given amount of the solvent. Solubility varies with the temperature of the solvent. Thus,
solubility must be expressed as a quantity of solute per quantity of solvent at a specific temperature. For
most ionic solids in water, especially salts, solubility varies directly with temperature.

In this laboratory or home activity, the solubility of Sodium Chloride (NaCl) in water will be
studied. Several quantities of this salt will be dissolved in a given amount of water at a temperature close
to the water’s boiling point. Each solution will be observed as it cools, and the temperature at which
crystallization of the salt occurs will be noted and recorded.

Objectives:
• Describe the effects of particle size, degree of mixing, and temperature on the rate of
dissolution.
• Determine the solubility of a solid in a given amount of water at different temperatures

Materials:
• Clear Glass / Glass
• Mortar and pestle
• Sodium Chloride (NaCl) and Salt (Be careful when using NaCl – Zonrox/Chlorine)
• Crushed Ice
• Water
• Bowl
• Teaspoon / Spoon

Procedure:
A. Effect of Particle Size
1. Label four clean glass, 1 to 4. Obtain a pinch of rock salt crystals.
2. Put one pinch of rock salt each into glass 1 and 2.
3. Crush rock salt using mortar and pestle. Put equal amount or pinch of crush rock salt into glass
3 and 4.
4. Fill of each glass at least 5 ml with water.
5. Set aside or place glass 1 and 3 without shaking. Stir using spoon glass 2 and 4.
6. Note how long it takes the content of each glass to dissolve. Record your observations in using
the given table 1 below.

B. Effect of Temperature
1. Pour water into casserole. Heat the water until it boils. While the water is being heated, do
step 2. (Or you can use free hot water in the water dispenser).
2. Fill half of crushed ice in the bowl. Then add approximately three cups of water to the bowl.
Do step 3 while the water is chilling.
3. Label three clean glass, 1 to 3. Add a teaspoon of rock salt to each glass. Place the glass into
flat surface.

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4. Fill half of glass 1 with cold water. Fill half of glass 2 with water at room temperature. Fill half
of glass 3 with boiling water. Note: Do step 4 with the glass placed in the flat surface or floor. Do
not hold the glass while pouring boiling water into it.
5. Gently shake or stir the contents of the glass by stirring it using teaspoon or stick. Note how
long it takes the content of each glass to dissolve. Record your observation in the given table 2
below.

Date and Observation:

A. Table 1. Effects of Particle Size and Mixing

GLASS PARTICLE SIZE MIXED TIME TO OBSERVATIONS


DISSOLVE
1 The rock salt is getting I let it dissolve by
smaller in the water. the water.
2 The rock salt is getting I slowly mix it to
smaller in the water. see how it
dissolves.
3 The crushed rock salt is I let it dissolve by
super tiny. the water.
4 The crushed rock salt is I slowly mix it to
super tiny. see how it
dissolves.

B. Table 2. Effects of Temperature

GLASS TEMPERATURE TIME TO DISSOLVE OBSERVATIONS


1 Cold Water
2 Normal Water
3 Hot Water

Question for Analysis:

1. Why does crushing a solid cause it to dissolve faster?


2. How does shaking or stirring affect dissolving?
3. What is the effect of temperature of the liquid on the solubility of a solid?

Conclusion:

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