Ch. 2.2 Vocabulary

Front

What measures the concentration of H+ ions in a solution?

Back

pH scale

Front

What is the force of attraction between different kinds of molecules called?

Back

adhesion

Front

What is the attraction between molecules of the same substance known as?

Back

cohesion

Front

What do we call a substance that is dissolved in a solution?

Back

solute

Front

What is a material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined?

Back

mixture

Front

What is the term for a solution with a pH less than 7?

Back

acidic solution

Front

What is the term for a solution with a pH greater than 7?

Back

basic (or alkaline) solution

Front

What is the process called when a solute dissolves in a solvent?

Back

dissolution

Front

What is the term for the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature?

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solubility

Front

What is the term for a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances?

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solution