aqueous solutions

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What is an aqueous solution?

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An aqueous solution is a solution in which water is the solvent.

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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 Kool-aid, 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. In Kool-aid, the sugar and Kool-aid powder are solutes.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Sugar water is an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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Italian salad dressing is an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.

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What are the components of a solution?

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A solution is composed of solutes and solvents.

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Is chicken soup a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?

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Chicken soup is a heterogeneous mixture.

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What happens when a solute is added to a solvent?

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When a solute is added to a solvent, it dissolves, forming a solution.