Solutions and Solubility

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What are solutions made up of?

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Solutions are made up of solutes and solvents.

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What does it mean to be 'Soluble'?

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Capable of being dissolved.

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How many grams of K2Cr2O7 are soluble in 100 g of water at 95 ºC?

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75 grams.

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What is the part that gets dissolved in a solution?

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The solute.

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Is a mixture the same as a solution?

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No, a mixture is not the same as a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition, while a heterogeneous mixture does not.

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What is an example of a solute?

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Salt in saltwater.

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What is an example of a solvent?

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Water in saltwater.

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What happens to the solubility of most solids as temperature increases?

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The solubility of most solids increases with temperature.