Solutions and Concentration

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What is a solution in chemistry?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture 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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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution. For example, salt is a solute when dissolved in water.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute in a solution. Water is often called the universal solvent.

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What does concentration mean in a solution?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent or solution.

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How do you calculate concentration?

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Concentration can be calculated using the formula: Concentration = Amount of solute (grams) / Volume of solution (liters).

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What is a dilute solution?

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A dilute solution is one that has a small amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A concentrated solution is one that has a large amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent.

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What happens when you add more solute to a saturated solution?

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When you add more solute to a saturated solution, it will not dissolve and will remain as a solid.

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What is saturation in a solution?

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Saturation occurs when a solution can no longer dissolve any more solute at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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