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 |
Specialty: Pharmacology, clinical