SATURATED,UNSATURATED,SUPERSATURATED SOLUTIONS

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A solution that contains more solute than it can normally dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is the substance being dissolved in a solution called?

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The solute.

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In a Kool-Aid mixture, which component is the solvent?

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Water.

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What type of mixture has visibly distinguishable substances?

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Heterogeneous mixture.

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How can a solution become supersaturated?

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By dissolving more solute than it should be able to at a given temperature.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that has dissolved the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What happens when a saturated solution cools down?

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It may become supersaturated if the solute remains dissolved.

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What is the role of the solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Salad, where individual ingredients are distinguishable.