AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS FLASHCARD

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What is a supersaturated solution?

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A solution that contains more solute than it can theoretically hold at a given temperature.

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How can a solution become supersaturated?

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By dissolving more solute than is normally possible at a given temperature.

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What happens to water when it changes from a solid to a liquid?

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Water becomes more dense and more kinetically active.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

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A solution in which more solute can still be dissolved at the given temperature.

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What is a solute?

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A substance that gets dissolved in a solvent.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is an aqueous solution?

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A solution in which water is the solvent.

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What is the role of temperature in solubility?

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Temperature can affect how much solute can dissolve in a solvent.

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What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated solution?

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A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve, while an unsaturated solution can still dissolve more solute.

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What is the effect of pressure on the solubility of gases in liquids?

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Increasing pressure increases the solubility of gases in liquids.