7.6D Aqueous Solutions

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution. For example, sugar is a solute when dissolved in water.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution. Water is the most common solvent.

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What is an aqueous solution?

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An aqueous solution is a solution in which water is the solvent.

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What happens when you add more solute to a solution?

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The solution becomes more concentrated.

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What is dilution?

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Dilution is the process of adding more solvent to a solution, which decreases the concentration of the solute.

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What is concentration in terms of solutions?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent or solution.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance being dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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Can a solution be made with substances other than water?

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Yes, solutions can be made with other solvents, but when water is the solvent, it is specifically called an aqueous solution.

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What is an example of a common aqueous solution?

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Saltwater is a common example of an aqueous solution, where salt is the solute and water is the solvent.

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What is the role of water in an aqueous solution?

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Water acts as the solvent that dissolves the solute, allowing for the formation of a solution.