Solutions: Solutes, Solvents

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The substance being dissolved in a solution is called the ________

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solute

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In a mixture, which of the following is the solute? The powder on the spoon, The water in the glass, The glass that holds the final mixture, The solution containing both powder and water

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The powder on the spoon

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In which states of matter can solutions be?

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All three states of matter (solids, liquids, gases)

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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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Water is known as the universal ________

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solvent

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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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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Can gases be solutes? Provide an example.

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Yes, gases can be solutes. For example, carbon dioxide in carbonated water.

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What is concentration in a solution?

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

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What happens to the boiling point of a solvent when a solute is added?

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The boiling point increases, a phenomenon known as boiling point elevation.