Solutions and Mixtures Vocaulary

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Supersaturated Solution

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A solution containing more solute than it is possible to dissolve.

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Unsaturated Solution

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When more solute can be dissolved in a solvent.

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Saturated Solution

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When no more solute can be dissolved in a solvent.

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Insoluble

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Solute is not able to be dissolved in a solvent. Example: oil in water.

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Solubility

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A measure of how much solute can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature. Solubility can be used to help identify a substance because it is a characteristic property of matter (like density). Pressure, temperature, type of solvent, and surface area (size of particles) are all factors that affect solubility.

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Concentrated Solution

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A mixture that has a lot of solute dissolved in a solvent. To measure concentration, you compare the amount of solute to the amount of solvent or to the total amount of solution. Example: pancake syrup.

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Dilute Solution

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A mixture that has only a little amount of solute dissolved in a certain amount of solvent. Example: sap in a maple tree.

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Tyndall Effect

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Particles that are too small to be seen but scatter a light beam.

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Homogeneous Mixture

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A mixture that is the same (uniform) throughout.

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Heterogeneous Mixture

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A mixture that is uneven or random throughout.