Solubility

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What is the solute?

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The solute is the substance that is being dissolved in a solution.

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What is the solvent?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture made up of solutes and solvents.

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What does it mean if a substance is soluble?

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A substance is soluble if it can dissolve in water.

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What does it mean if a substance is insoluble?

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A substance is insoluble if it cannot dissolve in water.

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Give an example of a solute.

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Sugar is an example of a solute when it is dissolved in water.

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Give an example of a solvent.

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Water is a common example of a solvent.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture where the components can be seen and are not uniform.