Solubility of Solids in Liquids Quiz

What does it mean if a solid is described as "soluble" in a liquid?

• The solid floats on top of the liquid.

• The solid dissolves in the liquid and seems to disappear.

• The solid changes color in the liquid.

• The solid sinks to the bottom of the liquid.

What do we call the liquid in which a solute dissolves?

• Solvent

• Solute

• Suspension

• Colloid

Suppose you have a substance that does not dissolve in water. What could you do to try to dissolve it?

• Only use more water

• Try dissolving it in a different solvent

• Heat the water to boiling

• Add sugar to the water

What is a dilute solution?

• A solution with a small amount of solute dissolved in a large volume of solvent.

• A solution with a large amount of solute dissolved in a small volume of solvent.

• A solution that cannot dissolve any more solute.

• A solution with no solute at all.

How can crystals be produced in a laboratory setting?

• By heating a saturated solution and letting it evaporate

• By making a saturated solution and allowing it to cool

• By mixing two unsaturated solutions together

• By freezing a saturated solution rapidly

Why do crystals have different shapes?

• Because they are made at different temperatures

• Because different substances produce crystals of different shapes

• Because they are cut by humans

• Because they are always the same shape

Which of the following is an example of an element?

• Air

• Lemonade

• Magnesium

• Salty water

Water is best classified as which of the following?

• Element

• Mixture

• Compound

• Solution

Lemonade is an example of which type of substance?

• Element

• Mixture

• Compound

• Alloy

What is the name given to the liquid that passes through the filter paper during filtration?

• Residue

• Filtrate

• Solvent

• Solution