Solutions, Acids & Bases Vocab

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution that contains less solute than a saturated solution and can dissolve additional solute.

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What is an alloy?

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A homogeneous mixture usually composed of two or more metals.

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What is an indicator?

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A compound that can reversibly change color depending on conditions such as pH.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that cannot dissolve any more solute under the given conditions.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A solution that holds more dissolved solute than is required to reach equilibrium at a given temperature.

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Define solute.

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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Define solvent.

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved, typically present in greater amount.

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What is pH?

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A measure of how acidic or basic a solution is, on a scale of 0 to 14.

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where tiny particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another substance.

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What is the difference between acids and bases?

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Acids donate protons (H+) in a solution, while bases accept protons.