Chem Day 4 - Solutions and Solubility Review

Front

What is a solution that contains less solute than it can hold at a given temperature?

Back

Unsaturated solution

Front

What is the term for a substance that dissolves other substances?

Back

Solvent

Front

What factor affects the rate at which a solid dissolves in a liquid?

Back

Surface area of the solid

Front

What is the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a specific amount of solvent at a given temperature called?

Back

Solubility

Front

At what temperature can you fully dissolve 140g of NaNO3?

Back

73ºC

Front

What type of solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature?

Back

Saturated solution

Front

What is the term for a mixture where the solute is not evenly distributed?

Back

Suspension

Front

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

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the term for the process of a solute dissolving in a solvent?

Back

Dissolution

Front

What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

Back

A solute is the substance being dissolved, while a solvent is the substance doing the dissolving.