Concentrations and Solutions

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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 (solid) compared to the amount of solvent (liquid).

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What does it mean for a solution to be concentrated?

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

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What happens to the taste of a dilute salt solution?

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A dilute salt solution will taste less salty because it has less solid (salt) in it.

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What is concentration in terms of solutions?

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Concentration is the amount of solid (solute) present in a given volume of liquid (solvent).

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How can you make a drink more concentrated?

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To make a drink more concentrated, you need to add more powder (solute) to it.

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What is the purpose of a filter in a solution?

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A filter allows liquids to pass through while trapping very small particles or solids.

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What does a concentrated powdered drink solution look like?

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Concentrated powdered drink solutions are usually sweeter and darker in color.

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What is solute?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a liquid to form a solution.

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What is solvent?

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A solvent is the liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What is an example of a dilute solution?

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An example of a dilute solution is lemonade made with a small amount of lemon juice and a lot of water.