Solubility

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. Example: Water is a common solvent.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

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In the mixture of salt and water, what is the solute?

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The solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. In this case, the solute is salt.

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What does the prefix 'hetero' mean?

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The prefix 'hetero' means 'different'.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout (like a solution), while a heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition (like a salad).

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What is an example of a solute?

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An example of a solute is sugar when it is dissolved in water.

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What happens to the properties of a solute when it dissolves in a solvent?

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The properties of the solute may change when it dissolves, but the solute retains its chemical identity.

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What is the role of temperature in solubility?

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Temperature can affect solubility; generally, increasing temperature increases the solubility of solids in liquids.

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What is saturation in terms of solubility?

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Saturation occurs when a solvent has dissolved the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature.

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What is a concentrated solution?

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A concentrated solution contains a large amount of solute relative to the amount of solvent.