Solubility Product

Definition

The solubility product is a measure of the maximum amount of a substance that can dissolve in a specific volume of solvent at a particular temperature. It's represented by the equilibrium constant (Ksp) for the dissolution process.

Related terms

Solvent:

A substance, usually liquid, capable of dissolving another substance (solute).

Solute:

A substance dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent.

Saturation Point:

The stage at which no more of something can be absorbed or added because it is already full; this applies to solutions where no more solute can be dissolved by the solvent.