Solubility and Solutions

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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 is a common characteristic of a precipitation reaction?

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Formation of a precipitate.

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What effect does heat have on solubility?

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Heat allows more solute to be dissolved in a solvent.

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How do you calculate molarity?

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Molarity (M) = moles of solute / liters of solution.

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What is the molarity of 4 g of NaCl (MM=58.45) in 3,800 mL of solution?

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0.018 M.

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What happens when vinegar is mixed with baking soda?

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It produces a gas and is an example of a chemical reaction.

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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, forming a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute, while an unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute.