Question 81 of 102 in States of Matter

Solubility curves

1 mark · Easy

When plotting a solubility curve, on which axis should you put temperature?

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Horizontal (x) axis

Also accept: x-axis; horizontal axis

Common mistakes: Putting temperature on the y-axis

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly states that temperature goes on the x-axis (horizontal axis)

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Temperature should be put on the horizontal (x) axis when plotting a solubility curve.

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