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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a solution | Formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent |
| What is a solute | Dissolves in the solvent |
| What is a solvent | Dissolves the solute |
| What does insoluble mean | Something won't dissolve in a solvent |
| What is meant by dilute | A small amount of solute in a large amount of solvent |
| What is meant by concentrated | A large amount of solute in a small amount of solvent |
| How can we tell between dilute and concentrated | The colour intensity |
| What is suspension | When an insoluble solid is added to solvent but becomes scattered around |
| What is the effect of temperature on solubility | Higher the temp the more soluble |
| What is crystallisation | The forming of crystals by cooling a hot saturated solution |
| What is a crystal | A solid with a regular shape with particles arranged in a regular pattern |