This pertains to the Merck Index.

Question

I would have to say that the exact solubility is not very clear like for ex.

Sodium Sulfate
solubility listed is: Sol in ~3.6 parts water

-I don't know what to make of this information since If I have to fill up a chart that I make with the solubilities listed tin this chemical table I'm not sure what I'm supposed to put down or should I just look up the exact solubility online ?

Thanks =)

Answer 1

I would take that to mean 1 part compound + about 3.6 parts water and you have a solution of the compound. That would be about 1 in 4 or a little less than 20%.

Answer 2

So I guess I'm not going to get it in g/ml then

What's a "part of water" supposed to be?

Thanks Dr.Bob =)

Answer 3

=( I guess nobody will help me with what "part water" means??

If you want clarifying on that is it for example say

1g compound and 1g water would be 1part compound and 1 part water?

HELP??