The solubility of a solute in a solvent can be described by a specific term.
The solvent to solute ratio indicates the number of parts of solvent to dissolve 1 part of solute.
Solvent to Solute Ratio
Term
>= 10,000
insoluble
1,000 to 9,999.99
very slightly soluble
100 to 999.99
slightly soluble
30 to 99.99
sparingly soluble
10 to 29.99
soluble
1.0 to 9.99
freely soluble
0 - 0.99
very soluble
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