Solutions

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances, where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution that contains less solute than it has the capacity to dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A solution that contains more dissolved solute than it can normally hold at a given temperature.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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Generally, solubility of solids increases with temperature, while the solubility of gases decreases.

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What is the role of water in biological systems?

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Water acts as a solvent, facilitating chemical reactions and transporting nutrients and waste.

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What is the significance of polarity in water molecules?

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Polarity allows water to form hydrogen bonds, making it an excellent solvent for ionic and polar substances.

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What is the process of dissolving?

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The process in which solute particles are surrounded by solvent molecules and separated from each other.