SC.5.P.8.2 - Materials that Dissolve

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What is a substance that dissolves in water?

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A substance that dissolves in water is called a solute. Examples include salt and sugar.

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What is a substance that does NOT dissolve in water?

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A substance that does not dissolve in water is called an insoluble substance. An example is olive oil.

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What happens when salt is added to water?

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Salt dissolves in water, breaking down into smaller particles that spread throughout the water.

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What is the term for the liquid in which a substance dissolves?

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The liquid in which a substance dissolves is called a solvent. Water is a common solvent.

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What is the effect of temperature on dissolving?

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Generally, warmer water can dissolve substances faster than colder water.

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What is an example of a soluble substance?

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Sugar is an example of a soluble substance that dissolves in water.

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What is an example of an insoluble substance?

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Sand is an example of an insoluble substance that does not dissolve in water.

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What is the process of a solid dissolving in a liquid called?

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The process of a solid dissolving in a liquid is called dissolution.

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What happens to sugar when it is stirred in water?

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Stirring helps sugar dissolve faster in water by spreading it out and increasing contact with the water.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that dissolves, while a solvent is the liquid that does the dissolving.