Solutions

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What is a non-electrolyte?

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A substance that dissolves in water but does not produce ions.

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What does it mean for a substance to be soluble?

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It means the substance will dissolve in water.

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Which atom in a water molecule is slightly negative?

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The oxygen atom.

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What do we call a substance that dissolves in water?

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Soluble.

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What happens when sodium hydroxide (NaOH) dissolves in water?

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It produces ions and will conduct electricity.

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What is an electrolyte?

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A substance that dissolves in water and produces ions, allowing it to conduct electricity.

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What is the difference between a solvent and a solute?

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A solvent is the substance that dissolves another substance (solute), which is the substance being dissolved.

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What is an example of a non-electrolyte?

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Sugar (sucrose) is a common non-electrolyte.

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What is the role of water in a solution?

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Water acts as a solvent, facilitating the dissolution of solutes.

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What is the term for a substance that does not dissolve in water?

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Insoluble.