Dissolution

Front

What is the term for the substance that is being dissolved in a solution?

Back

Solute

Front

What do you call the substance that does the dissolving in a solution?

Back

Solvent

Front

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

Back

The solution becomes more concentrated.

Front

In a solution, what do the red dots typically represent in a diagram?

Back

The solute

Front

What is one way to increase the rate of dissolving?

Back

Using a solute with a smaller particle size.

Front

Which dissolves faster: a sugar cube or granular sugar?

Back

Granular sugar dissolves faster.

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

Front

What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

Back

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

Front

What effect does temperature have on the rate of dissolving?

Back

Generally, increasing the temperature increases the rate of dissolving.

Front

What is saturation in the context of solutions?

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Saturation occurs when no more solute can dissolve in the solvent at a given temperature.