solutions and their concentrations

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What is a solution?

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A mixture of one substance dissolved evenly in another.

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When no more solute dissolves, the solution is __________.

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saturated.

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How does a solution become supersaturated?

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By dissolving more solute than you should be able to.

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Which of the following is an example of a solution? lemonade, sugar water, and salt water or fruit salad?

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lemonade, sugar water, and salt water.

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You can make a solution more concentrated by adding more __________.

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solute.

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What is the term for a solution that contains less solute than it can hold?

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unsaturated.

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What is the term for a solution that contains more solute than it can hold at a given temperature?

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supersaturated.

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What is the solvent in a saltwater solution?

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Water.

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What happens to the concentration of a solution when more solvent is added?

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The concentration decreases.

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What is the process of dissolving called?

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Dissolution.