7.6C Aqueous Solutions

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in which a solute is dissolved.

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In a saltwater solution, what is NaCl considered?

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NaCl is considered the solute.

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What happens to the rate of dissolution when the surface area of a solid solute increases?

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The rate of dissolution increases.

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What is an aqueous solution?

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An aqueous solution is a solution in which water is the solvent.

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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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Give an example of a solute in a lemonade solution.

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Sugar is the solute in a lemonade solution.

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What is the role of water in an aqueous solution?

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Water acts as the solvent in an aqueous solution.

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What is solvation?

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Solvation is the process of surrounding solute particles with solvent particles.

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What is the effect of temperature on the solubility of solids in liquids?

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Generally, increasing temperature increases the solubility of solids in liquids.