Solutions and Solubility Curves

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances where one substance (solute) is dissolved in another (solvent).

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.

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What does it mean for a solution to be saturated?

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A solution that has dissolved the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A solution that contains a large amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.

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What is a dilute solution?

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A solution that contains a small amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.

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What happens to solubility as temperature increases for most solids?

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Solubility generally increases as temperature increases.

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What is a solubility curve?

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A graph that shows the relationship between solubility and temperature for a specific solute.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded, while a mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.