JAMB Chemistry 2001 Question 16

Question 16

Solubility and Solutions

Use the solubility curves below to answer questions 15 and 16.
At what temperature are the solubilities of L and K the same?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.82°C
  2. B.75°C
  3. C.100°C
  4. D.90°C
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Answer: A (82°C)

Explanation

The solubilities are equal where the two curves cross, which is at about 82°C.