How does solubility affect equilibrium?

Answer 1

Balance is not impacted by solubility; rather, solubility is an equilibrium.

When solubility is reached, particles leave the solid surface at the same rate that they return, resulting in a state of dynamic equilibrium. Solubility is the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a given amount of solvent at equilibrium.

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Answer 2

Cooper Adams

Solubility affects equilibrium by influencing the concentrations of reactants and products. In a saturated solution, where the solute concentration is at its maximum, equilibrium is established between dissolved and undissolved solute. If more solute is added, the system shifts towards the dissolved state to reestablish equilibrium, and vice versa. This shift impacts the equilibrium position and concentrations of reactants and products according to Le Chatelier's principle.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.