Solubility

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What is the substance being dissolved in a solution?

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

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Define the term soluble.

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Soluble means can dissolve in water.

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Define the term insoluble.

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Insoluble means cannot dissolve in water.

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If I dissolve salt in water, what is the solvent?

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The solvent is water.

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Which is an example of a solvent?

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An example of a solvent is water.

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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 solute and solvent?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved, while the solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

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What does it mean if a substance is partially soluble?

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It means that the substance can dissolve in water to some extent, but not completely.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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An example of an insoluble substance is sand.

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What happens to the solute when it dissolves in a solvent?

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When a solute dissolves in a solvent, it breaks down into smaller particles and becomes evenly distributed in the solvent.