Understanding Solvents and Molarity

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What is the term for the substance that is dissolved in a solvent?

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Solute

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What is the term for the part of a solution that dissolves other substances?

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Solvent

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

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Saturated solution

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What is the term for a solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature?

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Unsaturated solution

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What is the term for a solution that contains more solute than can normally dissolve at a given temperature?

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Supersaturated solution

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

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It increases.

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What happens to the solubility of gases as the temperature of the solvent increases?

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It decreases.

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What is the effect of stirring a solution on the rate of solute dissolution?

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It increases the rate of dissolution.

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What is the effect of increasing the surface area of a solute on its dissolution rate?

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It increases the rate of dissolution.

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What is the formula for calculating molarity (M)?

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M = moles of solute / liters of solution