Solutions and Solubility

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A supersaturated solution is one that contains more solute than a saturated solution.

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Is this a mixture or a solution?

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Solution

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that contains less solute than a saturated solution.

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute in the solvent.

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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What factors affect solubility?

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Factors affecting solubility include temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute and solvent.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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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.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A concentrated solution is one that has a large amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.