Solutions

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What is a solvent?

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A liquid that will dissolve a solid solute.

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What is a solute?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

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If I dissolve sugar in water, what is the solute?

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Sugar.

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If I dissolve carbon dioxide in water, what is the solvent?

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Water.

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What does it mean for a substance to be soluble?

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It means the substance can be dissolved in a solvent.

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What does it mean for a substance to be insoluble?

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It means the substance cannot be dissolved in a solvent.

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Is silver iodide (AgI) soluble or insoluble?

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Insoluble.

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Is potassium sulfate (K2SO4) soluble or insoluble?

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Soluble.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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What is the difference between a saturated and unsaturated solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature, while an unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute.