AKS 6: Solutions, Solubility, & pH

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Solute

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A substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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Solvent

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The substance in which the solute dissolves.

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Solution

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A homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.

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Dissolve

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The process of a solute becoming incorporated into a solvent to form a solution.

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Temperature

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter, affecting the rate of dissolution.

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Agitation

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The act of stirring or shaking a solution to increase the rate of dissolution.

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Surface Area

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The measure of how much exposed area a solid object has, affecting the rate of dissolution.

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Mixtures

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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Concentration

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The amount of a substance per defined space; the ratio of solute in a solution to either solvent or total solution.

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Homogeneous Mixture

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A mixture that has a uniform composition and properties throughout.