Solutions and Concentration

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What is a solution in chemistry?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

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What is concentration in a solution?

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Concentration is the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent or solution, often expressed in terms of molarity (moles per liter).

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. Water is the most common solvent.

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How do you calculate the concentration of a solution?

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Concentration can be calculated using the formula: Concentration (C) = Amount of solute (n) / Volume of solution (V).

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is a solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A supersaturated solution is a solution that contains more solute than can normally be dissolved at a given temperature.

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What happens when a solute is added to a solvent?

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When a solute is added to a solvent, it breaks down into smaller particles and spreads throughout the solvent, forming a solution.

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What is the difference between a dilute and a concentrated solution?

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A dilute solution has a small amount of solute compared to the solvent, while a concentrated solution has a large amount of solute compared to the solvent.