Chapter 10, Problem 10.16P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It is to be stated if $100\%$ solid solubility is needed to form a solid solution of a material in other material.

Concept Introduction:

In solid phase, when one or more solute is combined with a solvent, the solution thus formed is known as a solid solution.

The crystalline structure of the solvent does not change after the addition of solutes and the chemical components are present in a single homogeneous phase. This condition of solution formation in solid phase often occurs when two elements (metals) involved in the solution formation are close in the periodic table.

When two or more solid chemical substances are dissolved in each other and only one phase appears after mixing irrespective of any concentration of the solute in the solvent, there is unlimited solid solubility.

When two or more solid chemical substances are dissolved in each other and more than one phase appears after a specific amount of solute is dissolved in the solvent, there is limited solid solubility.