7.6DE Aqueous Solutions and Dissolution Extra Practice

Front

What is the process of reducing the concentration of a solute in a solution called?

Back

Dilution

Front

What is the term used to describe the substance that is dissolved in a solution?

Back

Solute

Front

What describes the concentration of a solution?

Back

The amount of solute in a given amount of solvent

Front

Which of the following is an example of a solvent in an aqueous solution?

Back

Water

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method to increase the rate of dissolution of a solid solute?

Back

Decreasing surface area

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

Front

What is a solvent?

Back

The substance in which the solute is dissolved.

Front

What is saturation in the context of solutions?

Back

The point at which no more solute can dissolve in the solvent.

Front

What effect does temperature have on the solubility of most solids?

Back

Increasing temperature generally increases solubility.

Front

What is the difference between a concentrated solution and a dilute solution?

Back

A concentrated solution has a large amount of solute, while a dilute solution has a small amount of solute.