Solutions, Acids & Bases Vocab

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What is pH?

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A value that is used to express the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of a system.

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What is an alloy?

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A homogeneous mixture that is usually composed of two or more metals.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture throughout which two or more substances are uniformly dispersed.

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What is a solute?

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In a solution, the substance that dissolves in the solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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In a solution, the substance in which the solute dissolves.

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What is an acid?

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A substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution and has a pH less than 7.

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What is a base?

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A substance that accepts protons (H+) in a solution and has a pH greater than 7.

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What is concentration?

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The amount of solute present in a given quantity of solvent or solution.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition and appearance throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases.