Mixtures, Solutions & Solubility Curves

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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 amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature.

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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 does the dissolving in a solution.

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What does a solubility curve represent?

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It shows the relationship between solubility and temperature for a specific solute.

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How does temperature affect solubility of solids?

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Generally, solubility of solids increases as temperature increases.

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How does temperature affect solubility of gases?

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Generally, solubility of gases decreases as temperature increases.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when temperature increases?

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The kinetic energy increases, leading to more frequent collisions between particles.

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What is miscibility?

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The ability of two substances to mix and form a homogeneous solution.