Dissolution of Solutes - vocabulary practice

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What is dissolution?

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The process by which a solute becomes incorporated into a solvent to form a solution.

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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, resulting in a solution.

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What is the rate of dissolving?

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How fast a solute dissolves in a solvent.

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What factors affect the rate of dissolving?

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Temperature, agitation, surface area of the solute, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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How does temperature affect the rate of dissolving?

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Generally, increasing the temperature increases the rate of dissolving.

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What is agitation in the context of dissolution?

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To stir, shake, or disturb a mixture to help dissolve a solute.

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How does particle size affect the rate of dissolving?

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Smaller particles dissolve faster than larger particles due to increased surface area.

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What is solubility?

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The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature.

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What happens to the solubility of most solids as temperature increases?

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The solubility of most solids increases with an increase in temperature.