Solutions

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances, where a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved, typically present in greater amount.

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What does it mean for a solution to be saturated?

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

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A solution that contains more solute than it can theoretically hold at a given temperature.

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How can a solution become supersaturated?

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By dissolving more solute than the saturation point allows, usually by heating the solution and then cooling it.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A solution that contains a large amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.

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What is a diluted solution?

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A solution that contains a small amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.

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What is the freezing point depression?

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The decrease in the freezing point of a solvent when a solute is added.

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Which solute would lower the freezing point the most when dissolved in water?

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The one that dissociates into the most particles, such as Al2(CO3)3.