Mixtures, Solutions & Solubility Vocab Review

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is solubility?

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The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water, because it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of turning from liquid into vapor, often used to separate solutions.

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What is distillation?

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A separation technique that involves boiling a liquid to create vapor and then condensing it back into liquid.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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

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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 that dissolves the solute in a solution.

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What does concentration refer to in a solution?

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The amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent.