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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. In a Kool-aid mixture, the solvent is water.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution. For example, sugar is a solute in a sugar solution.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances. It consists of a solute dissolved in a solvent.

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How can you make a solution more concentrated?

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You can make a solution more concentrated by adding more solute.

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What is the difference between saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature. An unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute, while a supersaturated solution contains more solute than can typically dissolve at that temperature.

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What is an example of a common solvent?

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Water is the most common solvent and is often referred to as the 'universal solvent' because it can dissolve many substances.

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What happens when you add more solvent to a solution?

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Adding more solvent to a solution dilutes it, reducing the concentration of the solute.

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What is the role of temperature in solubility?

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Temperature can affect solubility; generally, increasing the temperature increases the solubility of solids in liquids.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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

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What is an example of a solute in a saltwater solution?

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In a saltwater solution, salt is the solute that dissolves in water.