Solutes, solvents, solutions

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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 is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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Solutes dissolve quicker in warm water compared to cold water.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the relationship between solute and solvent in a solution?

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In a solution, the solute is the substance being dissolved, while the solvent is the substance doing the dissolving.

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What happens to the boiling point of a solvent when a solute is added?

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The boiling point of a solvent increases when a solute is added, a phenomenon known as boiling point elevation.

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What is the process of dissolving called?

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The process of dissolving is called dissolution.

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What is saturation in the context of solutions?

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Saturation occurs when a solution can no longer dissolve additional solute at a given temperature.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A concentrated solution contains a large amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.