Solutes and Solvents Quiz

What is a solution in scientific terms?

• A mixture of two or more gases

• A solid mixed with a liquid

• One substance mixed evenly through another

• A reaction between two chemicals

What is the term used to describe a solution when no more solute will dissolve?

• Concentrated

• Diluted

• Saturated

• Insoluble

What is the substance called that does the dissolving in a solution?

• Solute

• Solvent

• Solution

• Insoluble substance

What term is used to describe a solution with a high amount of solute dissolved in it?

• Saturated

• Dilute

• Insoluble

• Concentrated

Which of the following is considered insoluble?

• Sugar in water

• Salt in water

• Metal salts in water that do not form a scum

• Metal salts in water that form a scum

What is the common way to help a solute dissolve faster in a solvent?

• Cooling the solvent

• Decreasing the amount of solute

• Warming the solvent

• Filtering the solution

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How is a dilute solution different from a concentrated solution?

• A dilute solution has more solute than solvent.

• A dilute solution has less solute compared to the solvent.

• A dilute solution cannot have any more solute added.

• A dilute solution has no solute at all.

What is the solute in salty water?

• Water

• Salt

• Sugar

• Soap

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Why do people float in the Dead Sea?

• Because the water is very cold

• Because the sea is very deep

• Because of the high concentration of salt in the water

• Because the sea is actually a giant pool of gel