Solutions

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What does it mean if a substance is soluble?

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A substance is soluble if it can dissolve in a solvent, such as water.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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An unsaturated solution is one that can still dissolve more solute at a given temperature.

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What is the solvent in a solution?

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The solvent is the substance that does the dissolving, typically present in a larger amount.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is the substance that is being dissolved in a solution.

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What does it mean if a substance is insoluble?

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A substance is insoluble if it cannot dissolve in a solvent.

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What is a saturated solution?

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A saturated solution is one in which no more solute can dissolve at a given temperature.

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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 happens when you add more solute to an unsaturated solution?

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The additional solute will dissolve until the solution becomes saturated.

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What is the role of temperature in solubility?

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Temperature can affect the solubility of a solute; generally, higher temperatures increase solubility.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Sugar is an example of a soluble substance in water.