Question

In general, the solubility of a problem is determined by the degree of consensus on whether there is a problem, on what the problem is, and on the constraints that should be met by the solution, and the extent to which relevant knowledge is available on how the problem can be solved.

a. true
b. false

Answer 1

Solubility is a chemical term that defines the maximum amount of a solute that can dissolve in a given solvent at a specified temperature, not based on consensus or problem-solving knowledge.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question posed suggests a false statement about the term solubility. Solubility is not about consensus on a problem or the availability of relevant knowledge to solve a problem; instead, solubility specifically refers to the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent. Solubility is the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specified temperature to form a saturated solution. When the limit of solubility is reached, any additional solute will not dissolve and can precipitate out of the solution. In contrast, a solution that contains less solute than the maximum solubility is considered unsaturated. It's important to note that under certain conditions, supersaturated solutions can exist where the solubility limit is exceeded temporarily, but these are unstable and can result in the excess solute precipitating out spontaneously.