Solutions Review

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances, where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the 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 in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute at a given temperature.

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What does 'like dissolves like' mean?

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Polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents, and non-polar solutes dissolve in non-polar solvents.

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What is an example of a gas-liquid solution?

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Oxygen dissolved in water, which fish use to breathe.

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What is the difference between a concentrated and a dilute solution?

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A concentrated solution has a large amount of solute relative to the solvent, while a dilute solution has a small amount of solute relative to the solvent.

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What is the role of water as a solvent in medication?

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Water helps to dissolve medications, allowing for easier absorption and processing by the kidneys.

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What is the significance of temperature in solubility?

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

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where very small particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another substance.