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Massachusetts Science Framework Standard/s

Concepts Objective

Associated Mathematics Skills

Prerequisite skills

XI. Solutions

A. Dissolving

       1.Solutes

       2.Solvents

          a. Rate

             aa. Factors

   B. Types of Solutions

       1.Unsaturated

       2.Saturated

       3.Supersaturated

   C. Solubility

       1.Type of solvent

         a. Polar

         b. Nonpolar

       2.Temperature

       3.Pressure

   D. Solubility Curve

C7.1 Describe the process by which solutes dissolve in solvents

C7.2 Identify and explain the factors that affect the rate of dissolving (i.e. temperature, concentration, mixing)

C7.3 Describe the dynamic equilibrium that occurs in saturated solutions

C7.5 Use a solubility curve to determine saturation values at different temperatures

· Describe how a substance dissolves in terms of its solubility, molecular motion and solute

· Distinguish between saturated, unsaturated and supersaturated solutions

· Identify several factors that affect the rate at which a substance dissolves

· Discuss the statement that like dissolves like.

· Differentiate between polar substances and nonpolar substances

Interpreting a graph