Dissolution of Solutes - vocab practice

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in a liquid.

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What is the solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the liquid in which the solute is dissolved.

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What is an aqueous solution?

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An aqueous solution is a solution where water is the main liquid.

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What are solutions made up of?

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Solutions are made up of solutes and solvents.

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What is dissolution?

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Dissolution is the process of mixing a substance into a liquid so that it is dissolved.

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What is dilution?

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Dilution is when you make a solution less strong by adding more liquid.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

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What is concentration in terms of solutions?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent.

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What happens during the process of agitation in a solution?

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Agitation involves stirring or shaking a solution to help dissolve the solute faster.

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What is a suspension?

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A suspension is a mixture where particles are dispersed in a liquid but not dissolved.