Understanding Solutions and Solubility

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What is a solute?

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A solid that dissolves in a liquid.

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What is a solvent?

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A liquid that dissolves a solute.

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What is a solution?

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A mixture of solute and solvent that is transparent.

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What happens when a solute dissolves?

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It becomes part of the solution.

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What is the difference between opaque and translucent?

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Opaque means light cannot pass through; translucent means some light passes through.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A solution with lots of solute particles.

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What is a diluted solution?

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A solution with fewer solute particles.

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What does it mean if a solute is soluble?

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It means it can dissolve in a solvent.

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What is an insoluble solid?

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A solid that will not dissolve in a solvent.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A solution that has too much solute added.