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What is the substance that dissolves in a solution?

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Solute

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What happens to the pH of a solution when H ions are added?

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The pH would go down.

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How does surface area affect the rate at which solutes dissolve in a solvent?

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Larger surface area increases the rate.

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What does it indicate if red litmus paper turns blue when placed in a substance?

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The substance is basic.

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Which scenario would dissolve sugar the fastest?

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Powdered sugar in hot water.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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Define pH.

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A measure of how acidic or basic a solution is, on a scale of 0 to 14.

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What is the pH of a neutral solution?

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7.0

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What effect does temperature have on solubility?

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Generally, higher temperatures increase solubility.