7.6D 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 is a solution that contains all of the solute that it can hold at a given temperature?

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A saturated solution.

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In a sugar solution, what is the substance being dissolved?

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The substance being dissolved is the solute.

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In a solution, what is the substance in which the solute is dissolved?

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The substance is the solvent.

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In a salt water solution, what is NaCl considered?

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NaCl is considered the solute.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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

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What is a homogeneous solution?

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A homogeneous solution is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What happens when a saturated solution cools down?

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When a saturated solution cools down, it may become unsaturated and allow some solute to crystallize out.