Aqueous Solutions

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When water is added to a solution it is called a ____________

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dilution

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What does it mean to dilute a solution?

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lower the concentration of solute per solvent

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A solution that can hold more solute is called ____________

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unsaturated

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A solution that can still dissolve more solute at a particular temperature is called ____________

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unsaturated solution

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A saturated solution is one that ____________

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contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute.

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What is a solute?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance in which the solute is dissolved.

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What is a homogeneous solution?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous solution?

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A mixture that does not have a uniform composition and the different components can be seen.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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