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What is a solute?

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The solute is the substance that is being dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute to form a solution.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent.

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What does concentration refer to in a solution?

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Concentration refers to the amount of solute present in a given volume of solvent or solution.

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How does crushing a solute affect its dissolving rate?

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Crushing a solute increases its surface area, allowing it to dissolve faster.

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What effect does stirring have on the rate of dissolving?

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Stirring increases the interaction between solute and solvent, speeding up the dissolving process.

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How does temperature affect the solubility of a solute?

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Generally, increasing the temperature increases the solubility of most solids in liquids.

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What is saturation in a solution?

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Saturation occurs when no more solute can dissolve in the solvent at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A supersaturated solution contains more solute than can normally dissolve at a given temperature.