A Saturated Solution of Compound X in Water Has a Greater

question 17

Multiple Choice

A saturated solution of compound X in water has a greater concentration than does a saturated solution of compound Y. Does it follow that compound X is also more soluble in water?

• A)No, the greater the concentration of a compound in water, the less soluble it is.
• B)Yes, compound X is more soluble than is compound Y because a greater concentration in water can be obtained.
• C)No, concentration of a solution is not correlated with how soluble that solution is in water.
• D)Since both solutions are saturated, it cannot be determined which compound has a greater solubility.

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