Modeling Matter - Chapter 2 Flashcard Review

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What is the attraction between water molecules and sugar molecules when sugar dissolves?

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Water molecules have a high attraction to sugar molecules.

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What type of attraction does a molecule that dissolves have to another molecule?

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High attraction.

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What is the main property that determines whether a substance will dissolve?

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Attraction.

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What does it mean if you can taste sugar in lemonade even though you can't see it?

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The sugar dissolved in the mixture of lemon juice and water.

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What do we call a substance that cannot be dissolved by another substance?

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Insoluble.

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What is a solute?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute.

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What happens to sugar when it dissolves in water?

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It breaks down into smaller particles and spreads throughout the water.

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What is the difference between soluble and insoluble substances?

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Soluble substances can dissolve in a solvent, while insoluble substances cannot.

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Can temperature affect the solubility of a substance?

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Yes, increasing temperature usually increases solubility.