7.6D Aqueous Solutions

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What is the solvent in a Kool-aid solution made with sugar, Kool-aid powder, and water?

Back

Water is the solvent.

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When one of the parts of a solution is water, we call it __________.

Back

Aqueous.

Front

What type of mixture is a solution?

Back

A solution is a kind of mixture.

Front

What are solutions composed of?

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Solutions are composed of solutes and solvents.

Front

In a saltwater solution, what is NaCl (salt) considered?

Back

NaCl is considered the solute.

Front

Define 'solute'.

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

Front

Define 'solvent'.

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute.

Front

What is an example of an aqueous solution?

Back

Saltwater is an example of an aqueous solution.

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What happens when a solute is added to a solvent?

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The solute dissolves in the solvent, forming a solution.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance being dissolved, while a solvent is the substance doing the dissolving.