Concentrated Solutions

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A solution with a large amount of solute.

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What does it mean to dilute a solution?

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Lower the concentration of solute per solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances (such as water).

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What is a mixture?

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A physical combination of substances that can still be separated easily.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is the difference between a solution and a mixture?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where the solute is completely dissolved, while a mixture can be heterogeneous and the components can be separated.

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What happens when you add more solute to a concentrated solution?

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The solution becomes even more concentrated.

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What is saturation in a solution?

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The point at which no more solute can dissolve in the solvent at a given temperature.

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What is the role of temperature in solubility?

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Generally, increasing temperature increases the solubility of solids in liquids.

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What is an example of a concentrated solution?

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Saltwater with a high amount of salt dissolved in it.