Solutions Vocabulary

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colloid

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heterogeneous mixture with particles large enough to scatter light

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concentrated

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a solution with a relatively high ratio of solute to solvent or solution

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concentration

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a measure of the amount of solute compared to the amount of solvent or solution

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dilute

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a solution with a relatively low ratio of solute to solvent or solution

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electrolyte

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substance that conducts electricity in solution

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Henry's Law

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the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas on the surface of the liquid

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heterogeneous mixture

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a mixture in which the particles are not evenly distributed throughout

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homogeneous mixture

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a mixture in which the particles are evenly distributed throughout

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immiscible

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two liquids that do not stay evenly mixed together

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insoluble

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not able to be dissolved in the solvent