Solutions

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution. For example, sugar is the solute in sugary water.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved. For example, water is the solvent in a sugar-water solution.

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What is a dilute solution?

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A solution that has a small amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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

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Is air a solution?

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Yes, air is a solution because it is a mixture of gases, primarily nitrogen and oxygen.

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What happens when sugar is dissolved in water?

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The sugar molecules disperse throughout the water, forming a sugary water solution.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a solution?

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A mixture can be heterogeneous or homogeneous, while a solution is always homogeneous.

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Can a solid be a solvent?

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Yes, in some cases, solids can act as solvents, such as in metal alloys.

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What is saturation in a solution?

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Saturation occurs when no more solute can dissolve in the solvent at a given temperature.