CFA 12-6-24 Solubility SPS6a NAK

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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 a concentrated solution?

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A solution that has a lot of solute dissolved in the solvent.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that contains two or more substances that are visibly distinguishable.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution containing the maximum amount of solute for a given amount of solvent at a constant temperature and pressure.

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What is an electrolyte?

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A substance that forms ions when dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that dissolves the solute to form a solution.

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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 and pressure.

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where tiny particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another substance.

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What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid?

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A strong acid completely ionizes in solution, while a weak acid only partially ionizes.