Solutions and Electrolytes

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What is a nonelectrolyte?

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A substance that dissolves in water but doesn't produce ions.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

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In a cup of Kool-Aid, what is the solute?

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Kool-Aid powder.

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In a solution of 0.2 M sodium bromide, what is the solvent?

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Water.

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What is the Tyndall effect?

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The scattering of light by particles in a colloid or in very fine suspensions.

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What is an electrolyte?

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A substance that dissolves in water and produces ions.

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What is a solvent?

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The component of a solution that is present in the greatest amount, usually a liquid.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition, while a heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition.

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What happens to the boiling point of a solution compared to its solvent?

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The boiling point of a solution is higher than that of the pure solvent.