aqueous solutions

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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 is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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

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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 a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains all the solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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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 doing the dissolving.

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Can water be a solute?

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No, water is typically a solvent in aqueous solutions.

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What is the role of temperature in solubility?

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Temperature can affect how much solute can dissolve in a solvent; generally, higher temperatures increase solubility.

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What is a homogeneous solution?

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A homogeneous solution is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.