Solutions, Acids & Bases Vocab

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What is a solution that cannot dissolve any more solute under the given conditions?

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Saturated solution

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In a solution, what is the substance in which the solute dissolves?

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Solvent

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What value is used to express the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of a system?

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pH

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What is a homogeneous mixture that is usually composed of two or more metals?

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Alloy

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What is a substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts an electric current?

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Electrolyte

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What do you call a solution that contains less solute than it can dissolve?

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Unsaturated solution

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What is the term for a solution that contains more solute than it can normally hold at a given temperature?

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Supersaturated solution

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What is the term for the substance that is dissolved in a solution?

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Solute

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What is the pH range for acidic solutions?

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pH less than 7

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What is the pH range for basic (alkaline) solutions?

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pH greater than 7