Mixtures, Solutions & Solubility Curves

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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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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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 a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition and appearance throughout.

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What does solubility mean?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is a solubility curve?

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A graph that shows the relationship between solubility and temperature for a specific solute.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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Generally, as temperature increases, the solubility of solids in liquids increases.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when temperature increases?

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The kinetic energy of particles increases, leading to more frequent and energetic collisions.