Solutions: Solutes, Solvents, Conductivity

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What is a mixture of two or more evenly spread out substances called?

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solution

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What can solutions be?

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Solutions can be liquids (like saltwater), solids (like alloys), or gases (like air).

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What is the substance being dissolved in a solution called?

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solute

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What is water commonly known as in the context of solutions?

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universal solvent

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In which states of matter can solutions exist?

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all three states of matter (solids, liquids, gases)

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What is the term for the substance that dissolves the solute?

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solvent

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What is an example of a solid solution?

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Alloy (e.g., bronze, which is a mixture of copper and tin)

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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.

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What is conductivity in the context of solutions?

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Conductivity refers to the ability of a solution to conduct electricity, which depends on the presence of ions.

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What type of solution conducts electricity well?

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Electrolyte solution (contains ions that can move freely)