Solutions and Concentration

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is a solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute at a given temperature and pressure.

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What does it mean for a substance to be soluble?

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A substance is soluble if it can be dissolved in a solvent, forming a solution.

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How does the concentration of a soft drink affect its color and taste?

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A more concentrated soft drink is darker in color and stronger in taste.

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What can you add to a solution to make it more concentrated?

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You can add more solute to make a solution more concentrated.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A supersaturated solution is a solution that contains more solute than it can normally hold at a given temperature.

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What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute, while an unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute.

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What is the term for the amount of solute in a given volume of solution?

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Concentration.

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What happens to the solubility of most solids as temperature increases?

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The solubility of most solids increases as temperature increases.

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What is a colloid?

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A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles of one substance are dispersed throughout another substance but do not settle out.

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What is molarity?

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Molarity is a measure of concentration defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.