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How do temperature changes lead to solubility changes for salt dissolved in water?(1 point)
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High temperatures mean more of the salt will be in the liquid form as it gradually melts, increasing solubility.
High temperatures mean more of the salt will be in the liquid form as it gradually melts, increasing solubility.

High temperatures mean more of the salt will be in the gas form, causing it to evaporate out of the solution, decreasing solubility.
High temperatures mean more of the salt will be in the gas form, causing it to evaporate out of the solution, decreasing solubility.

High temperatures mean that sodium and chlorine ions will be moving faster, increasing the odds that they will collide and combine. This reduces solubility.
High temperatures mean that sodium and chlorine ions will be moving faster, increasing the odds that they will collide and combine. This reduces solubility.

High temperatures mean more kinetic energy, which keeps sodium and chlorine ions from combining, which increases solubility.

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The correct response is:

**High temperatures mean that sodium and chlorine ions will be moving faster, increasing the odds that they will collide and combine. This reduces solubility.**

This statement correctly reflects the principles of solubility and temperature. However, it's important to clarify that the increase in kinetic energy at higher temperatures generally increases the solubility of many salts in water, as it helps to break apart the ionic bonds in solids and allows more ions to enter the solution. So, the explanation might need adjustment regarding how temperature influences solubility.

In many cases, increasing temperature does enhance the solubility of salts in water due to reduced lattice energy effects and increased interaction dynamics among ions.

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