Definition of Solubility

Solubility refers to the ability of a solute to be dissolved in a solvent. When the amount of solute in a solution reaches the maximum solubility for a given solvent, it is said to be a saturated solution. Adding any more solute to a saturated solution will not increase the concentration of the solution and the added solute will not dissolve. In the course of a reaction, two soluble reactants can combine to make an insoluble product. Precipitation is the term for a insoluble product forming from a reaction. Solubility can be affected by a change in temperature or pressure. Solubility is important to the field of medicine because it can determine the availability of a drug when injected or taken orally.

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