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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 more kinetic energy, which keeps sodium and chlorine ions from combining, which increases solubility.
High temperatures mean more kinetic energy, which keeps sodium and chlorine ions from combining, which increases 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.
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Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding how temperature changes affect the solubility of salt in water 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.

However, this statement is misleading because, in reality, higher temperatures generally increase the solubility of most salts in water, not reduce it. As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the water molecules increases, which can help to break apart the ionic bonds in the salt, allowing more salt to dissolve.

Thus, the response that truly captures the relationship is not explicitly listed in your options. The correct understanding is that high temperatures typically lead to increased solubility due to increased molecular motion and effective collisions between the salt and solvent molecules.