Solubility

Front

What is the substance in which a solute is dissolved?

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Solvent

Front

Define a solvent.

Back

A liquid that will dissolve a solid solute.

Front

What is the substance being dissolved in a solution called?

Back

Solute

Front

Give an example of a solvent.

Back

Water

Front

Give an example of a solute.

Back

Sugar

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

Front

What happens to a solute when it is dissolved in a solvent?

Back

It breaks down into smaller particles and becomes evenly distributed.

Front

What is the process of dissolving called?

Back

Dissolution.

Front

What is saturation in terms of solubility?

Back

The point at which a solvent can no longer dissolve any more solute.

Front

What factors affect solubility?

Back

Temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute and solvent.