Week 11 | Solutions | Flashcards

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Solute

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution, typically present in a smaller amount.

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Solvent

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The substance that dissolves the solute, typically present in a larger amount, like water in a saltwater solution.

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Solution

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where the solute is dissolved evenly in the solvent.

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Solvation

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The process in which solvent molecules surround and interact with solute particles, helping them to dissolve.

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Enthalpy of solution

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The heat change that occurs when a solute dissolves in a solvent; can be endothermic or exothermic.

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Soluble

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A substance that can dissolve in a solvent to form a solution.

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Insoluble

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A substance that does not dissolve significantly in a solvent.

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Electrolyte

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A substance that dissolves in water to produce ions, allowing the solution to conduct electricity.

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Weak electrolyte

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A substance that partially ionizes in solution, resulting in a weakly conducting solution.

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Strong electrolyte

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A substance that completely ionizes in solution, resulting in a strongly conducting solution.