Solution and Suspensions

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What are suspensions?

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Suspensions are mixtures with large particles that can suspend in a substance and settle or float. They can also be filtered out.

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What action will NOT increase the rate of dissolution?

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Decreasing the temperature will NOT increase the rate of dissolution.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is something that dissolves in a solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is what the solute dissolves in.

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What factors affect the rate of dissolving?

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The rate of dissolving depends on the rate of stirring and the temperature of the solvent.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?

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A solution has particles that are completely dissolved and cannot be filtered out, while a suspension has larger particles that can settle or be filtered.

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What happens to the particles in a suspension over time?

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The particles in a suspension may settle to the bottom or float on the surface.

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How does stirring affect the rate of dissolving?

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Stirring increases the rate of dissolving by distributing the solute particles more evenly in the solvent.

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What is an example of a suspension?

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An example of a suspension is muddy water.