Mixtures and Solutions: Investigation 3

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A solution that contains a large amount of solute dissolved in the solvent.

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What is the substance in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution?

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Solvent.

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Is ocean water a solution?

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True.

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What do you do to make a solution less concentrated?

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Dilute.

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In a solution of soft drink powder and water, which is the solute?

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The powder.

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What is a solute?

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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 substance that dissolves a solute to form a solution.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be separated by physical means, while a solution is a homogeneous mixture at the molecular level.

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What does it mean to dilute a solution?

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To add more solvent to a solution, reducing its concentration.