Solutions Review

Front

What is another name for a homogeneous mixture?

Back

A solution.

Front

Which of the following is an electrolyte? (sodium chloride, sugar, water)

Back

Sodium chloride.

Front

In a Kool-Aid mixture, identify the solvent.

Back

Water.

Front

When Kool-Aid mix is light colored and tastes watery, it is a _______ solution.

Back

Diluted.

Front

How can the concentration of a mixture be increased?

Back

By adding more powder 'solute'.

Front

Define a homogeneous mixture.

Back

A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as a solution.

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

Front

What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution.

Front

What is the difference between a saturated solution and a diluted solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature, while a diluted solution has less solute than the maximum.

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What happens to the boiling point of a solution when a solute is added?

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The boiling point increases, a phenomenon known as boiling point elevation.