chem vocab

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Freezing/Melting Point

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The temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid (freezing) or a solid turns into a liquid (melting).

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Polar Molecule

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A molecule with an uneven distribution of charges, leading to positive and negative poles (e.g., water).

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Precipitate

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A solid formed from a solution during a chemical reaction.

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Soluble

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Capable of dissolving in a solvent to form a solution.

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Insoluble

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Not capable of dissolving in a solvent.

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Aqueous

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A solution in which water is the solvent.

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Solubility

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The maximum amount of a substance that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

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Concentration

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The amount of solute present in a given quantity of solvent or solution.

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Phase Diagram

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A graphical representation of the phases of a substance as a function of temperature and pressure.

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Dilution

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The process of reducing the concentration of a solute in a solution, typically by adding more solvent.