Chemistry Solutions and Mixtures

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Dilute

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A solution with a low amount of solute; usually through adding water.

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Concentrated

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Any solution with a high amount of solute dissolved.

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Saturated

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A solution with the maximum amount of solute it can dissolve.

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Unsaturated

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A solution with less solute than it will hold; more solute can continue to be dissolved.

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Supersaturated

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A solution with more solute than normal dissolved in it.

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Solvation

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Solute particles are surrounded by solvent particles to dissolve.

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Colloid

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Made of medium sized particles that scatter light; usually cloudy.

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Suspension

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Made of large particles that settle out.

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Solution

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A homogeneous mixture; particles are not visible and are evenly distributed.

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Solute

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What is being dissolved in a solution.