Solutions

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What is solubility?

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Solubility is the ability of a substance to be dissolved in a solvent.

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Which substance is soluble in water?

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Salt (sodium chloride) is soluble in water.

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Identify the solute in lemonade, which contains water, lemon juice, and sugar.

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The solute in lemonade is sugar and lemon juice.

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What are solutions composed of?

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Solutions are composed of solutes and solvents.

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What is the substance that does the dissolving called?

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The substance that does the dissolving is called the solvent.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of a solute and a solvent.

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Can oil dissolve in water?

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No, oil is not soluble in water.

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What happens when salt is added to water?

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When salt is added to water, it dissolves, forming a saltwater solution.