1.6: Using particle theory to explain dissolving

When the particles of a solid randomly mix with the particles of a liquid to form a random arrangement.

• Solubility

• Dissolve

• Sublimation

A mixture of solute dissolved in a solvent.

• Sublimation

• Precipitation

• Solution

A liquid in which a solute can dissolve.

• Solvent

• Solute

• Solution

A substance that can dissolve in a solvent.

• Solvent

• Solute

• Solution

The mass of a substance that can dissolve in 100 g of water.

• Solubility

• Precipitation

• Solution

When a substance dissolves, the particles of both substances are randomly arranged in the container.

• True

• False

Which letter in the diagram represents a solution?

• A

• B

• C

Which letter in the diagram represents a solvent?

• A

• B

• C

Which letter in the diagram represents a solute?

• A

• B

• C

The mass of the solution is the same as the masses of the water and sugar added together.

• True

• False