Solutions Re

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A supersaturated solution is one that contains more solute than a saturated solution.

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What happens when 120 grams of table salt are added to 100 grams of water at 45 C?

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84 grams of salt do not dissolve.

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How do you calculate concentration in parts per million (ppm)?

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Concentration in ppm = (mass of solute in grams / mass of solution in grams) x 1,000,000.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute.

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What type of mixture is mayonnaise?

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Mayonnaise is an example of a colloid.

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Define a solution.

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

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved, while a solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What is the effect of temperature on solubility?

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Generally, solubility of solids in liquids increases with temperature, while the solubility of gases decreases.

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What is a colloid?

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A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles of one substance are dispersed in another substance but do not settle out.

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What is the definition of saturation in a solution?

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Saturation occurs when a solution can no longer dissolve additional solute at a given temperature.