Mixtures, Solutions & Solubility Curves

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

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Dissolution.

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What is the term for the substance that is dissolved in a solution?

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Solute.

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What is the term for the substance that does the dissolving in a solution?

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Solvent.

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What factors can increase the rate at which a solute dissolves in a solvent?

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Stirring, increasing temperature, and increasing surface area of the solute.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution in which no more solute can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A solution that contains more solute than can normally dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is a solubility curve?

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A graph that shows the relationship between solubility and temperature for a specific solute.

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How does temperature generally affect the solubility of solids in liquids?

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Increasing temperature usually increases solubility.

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How does temperature generally affect the solubility of gases in liquids?

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Increasing temperature usually decreases solubility.