7.6D Aqueous Solutions Check

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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 a Kool-Aid mixture, water is the 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. In salt water, NaCl (salt) is the solute.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the components are not uniformly distributed, such as chunky peanut butter.

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What happens when you add more solute to a solution?

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Adding more solute to a solution increases its concentration.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

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Can water be a solute?

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No, water is typically a solvent. However, in some cases, it can act as a solute in specific chemical reactions.

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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An example of a homogeneous mixture is tap water, where the components are evenly distributed.

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What is concentration in terms of solutions?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent or solution.

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What is the role of solvation in a solution?

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Solvation is the process of surrounding solute particles with solvent molecules, which helps to dissolve the solute.