7.6C Aqueous Solutions

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What are solutions composed of?

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Solutions are composed of solutes and solvents.

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What happens to the rate of dissolution of a solid solute when the temperature of a solution increases?

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The rate of dissolution generally increases.

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What is it called when water is added to a solution?

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This process is called dilution.

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What do we call a solution where one of the parts is water?

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We call it an aqueous solution.

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What is the term for a substance that can dissolve in a solvent?

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The term is solute.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature, while an unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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

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What is the role of temperature in the solubility of solids?

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Generally, increasing the temperature increases the solubility of solid solutes.

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What is the process of a solute breaking apart in a solvent called?

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This process is called dissociation.