Solutions - Separating Solutions

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances, where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance in which the solute is dissolved, and it typically makes up the majority of the solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What happens to the taste of a solution when a solute is dissolved?

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The taste of a solution becomes uniform; for example, when salt is dissolved in water, the entire solution tastes salty, not just parts of it.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Salt is an example of a soluble substance that dissolves in water.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Sand is an example of an insoluble substance that does not dissolve in water.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout (like a solution), while a heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition (like a mixture of sand and gravel).

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What characteristic of Dr. Pepper makes it a solution?

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Dr. Pepper is a solution because it contains dissolved fruit syrups and carbonated gas.

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What is the process of dissolving?

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Dissolving is the process by which a solute interacts with a solvent to form a solution, resulting in the solute becoming evenly distributed within the solvent.

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What is saturation in the context of solutions?

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Saturation occurs when a solvent has dissolved the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature and pressure, beyond which no more solute can dissolve.