EFFECTS OF DISSOLUTION PRACTICE TEST : REVIEW

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is being dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What are the components of a solution?

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Solutions are composed of solutes and solvents.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution in which no more solute can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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

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In a solution, what do the red dots represent?

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The solute.

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In a solution, what do the blue area represent?

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The solvent.

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What is the process of dissolving?

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The process in which a solute mixes with a solvent to form a solution.

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What is an example of a solute?

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Sugar, salt, or any substance that can dissolve in a solvent.