Solutions

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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 to be 'soluble'?

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Capable of being dissolved.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution in which no more solute can dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A solution that contains more solute than can normally dissolve at a given temperature.

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What is a nonelectrolyte?

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A substance that dissolves in water but does not conduct electric current.

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What is an electrolyte?

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A substance that dissolves in water and conducts electric current.

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What happens to solubility as temperature increases for most solids?

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Solubility generally increases as temperature increases.