Solutions: Solute and Solvent

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances, where a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution, such as sugar in water.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution, such as water.

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What happens during the process of dilution?

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The concentration of a solution decreases by adding more solvent.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution in which no more solute can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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

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What is the role of temperature in solubility?

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

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What is an example of a common solvent?

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Water.

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What is an example of a common solute?

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Sugar.