Solutions, Solutes

Solubility is defined as

• the ability to catch on fire

• the ability to be dissolved

• the ability to fly.

• the ability to annoy Mrs Martin.

The substance being dissolved in a solution.

• sands
• solute
• solvent
• alloy

The substance in which a solute is dissolved

• sands
• solvent
• alloy
• negative particles

Solutions are composed of __________ .

• salts and solutes
• solvents and salts
• solutes and alloys
• solutes and solvents

In a sample of salt water, salt (NaCl) would be considered the ______.

• Solution

• Solute

• Solvent

• Solvation

In this mixture, which of the following will be the solute?

• The water in the glass
• The glass that holds the final mixture
• The solution containing both powder and water
• The powder on the spoon

What is a solvent?

• The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.
• The substance that is being dissolved in a solution.
• The mixing of different substances.
• The process in which neutral molecules lose or gain electrons

When materials combine to form a mixture, they

• A. keep their original properties.
• B. react to form a new substance with new properties.
• C. combine in a specific ratio.
• D. always change their physical state.

If a spoonful of salt is mixed in a glass of water, what is the water called?

• A. solute
• B. solution
• C. solvent
• D. element

A material that is insoluble is

• one that isn't a solute

• one that cannot be dissolved

• one that cannot be solved

• one that mixes evenly