Solutions

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that is capable of dissolving another substance, known as the solute.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved by another substance, known as the solvent.

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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 an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that contains less solute than can be dissolved at a given temperature.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A supersaturated solution contains more solute than the maximum amount that can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What happens to the solubility of most solids as temperature increases?

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The solubility of most solids increases as temperature increases.

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What happens to the solubility of gases as temperature increases?

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The solubility of gases typically decreases as temperature increases.

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What is the role of temperature in the dissolution process?

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Temperature can affect the rate of dissolution and the solubility of solutes in solvents.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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