Physical Science Chapter 8 Vocab

The process of dissolving by breaking into smaller pieces.

• solute

• solvent

• dissociation

• dispersion

The separation of ions in an ionic compound as the compound dissolves.

• solute

• solvent

• dissociation

• dispersion

A substance whose particles are dissolved in a solution.

• solute

• solvent

• dissociation

• dispersion

A substance in which a solute dissolves.

• solute

• solvent

• dissociation

• dispersion

The process by which neutral molecules gain or lose electrons.

• ionization

• solvent

• dissociation

• dispersion

A solution that contains as much solute as the solvent can normally hold at a given temperature.

• solubility

• saturated solutions

• unsaturated solution

• supersaturated solution

The maximum amount of solute that normally dissolves in a given amount of solvent at a certain temperature.

• solubility

• saturated solutions

• unsaturated solution

• supersaturated solution

A solution that contains more solute than the solvent can normally hold at a given temperature.

• solubility

• saturated solutions

• unsaturated solution

• supersaturated solution

A solution in which more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature.

• solubility

• saturated solutions

• unsaturated solution

• supersaturated solution

The amount of solute dissolved in a certain amount of solvent.

• concentration

• saturated solutions

• unsaturated solution

• molarity