7.6C Aqueous Solutions

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the substance in which a solute is dissolved.

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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 effect does stirring have on the rate of dissolution of a solid solute?

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Stirring increases the rate of dissolution.

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What happens to the rate of dissolution of a solid solute when the temperature of the solution is increased?

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The rate of dissolution generally increases.

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What type of mixture is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance being dissolved, while a solvent is the substance doing the dissolving.

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Can a gas be a solute?

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Yes, gases can act as solutes in solutions, such as carbon dioxide in carbonated water.

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What is an example of a solid solute in a liquid solvent?

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Sugar in water is an example of a solid solute in a liquid solvent.

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What is the role of temperature in the dissolution process?

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Higher temperatures generally increase the kinetic energy of particles, leading to faster dissolution.