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Unit 7: Sol, Kin, Eq
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heterogeneous | Substances in which particles are NOT uniform |
| Homogenous | Substance in which particles are uniform |
| Solubility | Amount of solute that will dissolve in a solvent |
| Saturated | Solution that contains the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature |
| Unsaturated | Solution is holding less solute than the maximum |
| Supersaturated | Solution is holding more solute than maximum |
| Concentration | Tells how much solute is dissolved in a given amount of solvent (Measured in Molarity) |
| Parts Per Million | Ratio between mass of a solute and total mass of solution |
| Surface Area | Size of the solute particles |
| Catalyst | A substance that increases the rate of a reaction by creating a different pathway |
| Potential Energy Diagram | A diagram showing the changes in potential energy as a reaction proceeds |
| Activation Energy | Amount of energy it takes to break existing bonds and get the reaction started |
| Activation Complex | The temporary, intermediate product in a chemical reaction |
| Le Chatelier's principle | A system at equilibrium will react to reduce a stress |
| Equilibrium | A condition in which the rates of opposing reactions are equal |
| Solution | A homogeneous mixture of substances in the same physical state |
| Entropy | A measure of disorder or randomness of a system |