Exploring Solutions and Solubility Concepts

What is a mixture where the different components can be seen?

• Compound

• Heterogeneous

• Homogeneous

• Solution

In a solution of salt water, what is the solvent?

• Salt

• Neither salt nor water

• Water

• Both salt and water

Which of the following is an example of a solute in air?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

What term describes a solution with a high amount of solute?

• Dilute

• Unsaturated

• Saturated

• Concentrated

What happens to a solution when it reaches its maximum solute capacity?

• It becomes saturated

• It becomes homogeneous

• It becomes unsaturated

• It becomes dilute

How can you increase the solubility of a solid solute in a liquid solvent?

• Decrease the temperature

• Increase the temperature

• Decrease the pressure

• Increase the pressure

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Which factor does NOT affect the solubility of a gas in a liquid?

• Surface area

• Pressure

• Nature of the solvent

• Temperature

What is the effect of increasing pressure on the solubility of gases?

• Decreases solubility

• No effect

• Increases solubility

• Depends on the gas

What term describes a solution with a small amount of solute?

• Supersaturated

• Dilute

• Saturated

• Concentrated

What role does carbon dioxide play in soda?

• Solute

• Solvent

• None of the above

• Solution