Unit 2 Review: Aqueous Soultion and Dissolution

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What factors affect solubility?

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Temperature, agitation, surface area, and all of the above.

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What best describes the process of dissolving?

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A physical change where solute particles are surrounded by solvent molecules.

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What is the substance being dissolved in a solution?

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Solute.

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What are solutions composed of?

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Solutes and solvents.

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What part of the solution does the dissolving?

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Solvent.

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Define solute.

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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Define solvent.

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is an aqueous solution?

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A solution in which water is the solvent.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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

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What is agitation in the context of dissolution?

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The process of stirring or shaking a solution to help dissolve the solute.