Solutions Chemistry

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What does it mean to dilute a solution?

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To lower the concentration of solute per solvent.

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What is solubility?

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The amount of solute that can dissolve in a certain volume or mass of solvent, at a certain temperature.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A mixture with more solute dissolved in the solvent than is usually soluble.

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Identify the solvent in a Kool-Aid mixture of powder, sugar, and water.

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Water.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution in which the maximum amount of solute has been dissolved at a given temperature.

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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 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 factors affect solubility?

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Temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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What is concentration in terms of solutions?

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The amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent.