Solutions
Solutions and Solubility
Student Pages for Interactive Notebook
Purpose
The purpose of this station is to distinguish between types of solutions such as electrolytes and to
investigate factors that influence solubility and the rates of dissolution such as temperature.
Before You Begin…
Check to see that all the items are present and organized according to the Station Information Sheet. If
you notice a problem, notify the teacher immediately.
Materials
Station Information Sheet
Student Pages
Vis-à-vis Marker
Interactive Notebook
8 index cards
Comparing Solutions to Solubility Venn Diagram
Sheet
Activities and Questions
Essential Question
Compare and contrast types of solutions and solubility to investigate their similarities and differences.
Site examples to use in your explanation.
Discuss the essential question with your teammate(s) and record your answer in your Interactive
Notebook.
1. In your Interactive Notebook, define a solution and give an example.
2. In your Interactive Notebook, define solubility and give an example.
3. At your station you will complete the Solutions and Solubility Flashcards as follows. You will use
your notes and/or textbook to:
a. write the name and create an illustration on the unlined side of the index card.
b. write the definition, give an example, and non-example for each topic on the lined side
of the index card.
c. Make one card for each of the following terms:
 Temperature
 Supersaturated
 Electrolyte
 Surface area
 Saturated
 Unsaturated
 Agitation
 Nonelectrolyte
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4. At your station, locate the laminated copy of the Comparing Solutions to Solubility Venn
Diagram.
5. Use the Solutions and Solubility Flashcards to complete the laminated copy of the Comparing
Solutions to Solubility Venn Diagram as follows:
a. Use the terms: temperature, electrolyte, saturated, agitation, supersaturated, surface
area, unsaturated, and nonelectrolyte from the Solutions and Solubility Flashcards to
complete the Comparing Solutions to Solubility Venn Diagram.
b. Using your Vis-à-vis marker, place the 8 terms, listed in the previous step (5a), in the
appropriate circle on the Comparing Solutions to Solubility Venn Diagram Laminated
Sheet.
c. Once all of the terms have been placed into the appropriate circle (s), determine which
terms are common to both solutions and solubility.
d. Once you have completed the laminated copy of your Comparing Solutions to Solubility
Venn Diagram, create a copy of the Comparing Solutions to Solubility Venn Diagram in
your Interactive Notebook.
Note: Wipe clean the Laminated Copy of the Comparing Solutions to Solubility Venn Diagram before you
leave your station.
Questions: Record your responses in your Interactive Notebook
1. Which substances were classified as properties of solutions?
2. Which substances were classified as affecting solubility?
3. List a minimum of three examples of substances that were classified as both common to
solutions and solubility.
4. What factors affect solubility in a solid-liquid combination?
5. What factors affect solubility in a gas-liquid combination?
6. List an example of a weak electrolyte, a strong electrolyte, and a nonelectrolyte.
7. Circle the following solute and solvent combinations that are affected by pressure.
a. Gas and liquid
b. Solid and liquid
c. Gas and gas
8. Now that you have completed these questions, return to the essential question. How would
you modify or change your answer?
I Need to Remember…
Complete this part after class discussion of this station. Record your answer in your Interactive
Notebook.
I need to remember…
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Solutions and Solubility
STAAR Chemistry Assessment: Solutions
 Cut out and glue into your Interactive Notebook (Optional)
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