AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS FLASHCARD

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What is an aqueous solution?

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An aqueous solution is a solution in which water is the solvent.

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What is the definition of a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is a solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is a solution where more solute can still be dissolved at the given temperature.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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

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What factors can increase the rate of dissolving a solute in a solvent?

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Factors that can increase the rate of dissolving include increasing temperature, stirring, and increasing the surface area of the solute.

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What effect does decreasing the temperature have on the dissolving rate of a solution?

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Decreasing the temperature generally decreases the dissolving rate of a solution.

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What is the role of a solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, forming a solution.

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent.

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How does temperature affect solubility?

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In general, for most solids, solubility increases with temperature, while for gases, solubility decreases with increasing temperature.

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What is the difference between a concentrated solution and a dilute solution?

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A concentrated solution has a large amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent, while a dilute solution has a small amount of solute relative to the solvent.