aqueous solutions

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What is the substance being dissolved in a solution?

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The substance being dissolved in a solution is called the solute.

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What do we call it when water is added to a solution?

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When water is added to a solution, it is called dilution.

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What is the substance in which a solute is dissolved?

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The substance in which a solute is dissolved is called the solvent.

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What type of solution can still dissolve more solute at a particular temperature?

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A solution that can still dissolve more solute at a particular temperature is called an unsaturated solution.

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What type of mixture is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture.

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What is the term for a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature?

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

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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The solute is the substance being dissolved, while the solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What happens to the concentration of a solution when more solvent is added?

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When more solvent is added, the concentration of the solution decreases.

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What is a homogeneous solution?

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A homogeneous solution is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous solution?

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A heterogeneous solution is a mixture that does not have a uniform composition and the different components can be seen.