Solutions, Acids & Bases Vocab

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What is an indicator?

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A compound that can reversibly change color depending on conditions such as pH.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture throughout which two or more substances are uniformly dispersed.

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What is an electrolyte?

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A substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts an electric current.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that cannot dissolve any more solute under the given conditions.

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What is a solute?

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In a solution, the substance that dissolves in the solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute dissolves to form a solution.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition and appearance throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases.

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What is pH?

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A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution.

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates protons (H+) in a chemical reaction.