DISSOLVING MATTER

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What is dissolving?

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Dissolving is the process where a solid (solute) mixes with a liquid (solvent) to form a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution, such as sugar or salt.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a liquid that dissolves a solute, such as water.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent.

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What does soluble mean?

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Soluble means a substance can dissolve in a solvent.

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What does insoluble mean?

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Insoluble means a substance cannot dissolve in a solvent.

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How does temperature affect dissolving?

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Higher temperatures usually increase the rate at which a solute dissolves.

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What happens when you stir a solution?

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Stirring helps to distribute the solute evenly and can speed up the dissolving process.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Sugar is an example of a soluble substance that dissolves in water.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Oil is an example of an insoluble substance that does not dissolve in water.