Solutions and Solubility

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that contains less solute than a saturated solution.

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the part that gets dissolved.

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What is an electrolyte?

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An electrolyte is a substance that dissolves in water and conducts electric current.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What does it mean to be 'soluble'?

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To be soluble means capable of being dissolved.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute at a given temperature.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the part of a solution that dissolves the solute.

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What is the process of dissolving called?

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The process of dissolving is called solvation.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A concentrated solution contains a large amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.

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What is a dilute solution?

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A dilute solution contains a small amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.