7.6C Aqueous Solutions

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that contains all of the solute that it can hold at a given temperature.

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In a saltwater solution, what is NaCl considered?

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Solute

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What do we call a solution where water is one of the components?

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Aqueous

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How does increasing the surface area of a solid solute affect its rate of dissolution?

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It increases the rate.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is the solvent in a solution?

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The substance that dissolves the solute, often present in greater amount.

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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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What is a homogeneous solution?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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

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It generally increases.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the process of solvation?

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The interaction between solute and solvent molecules during the dissolution process.