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solutions
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| solute | a solute is the substance that dissolves in the water |
| solvent | a solvent is a substance that dissolves other materials to form a solution |
| solution | a solution is a perfect mixture of a solute and a solvent |
| soluble | a substance that dissolves in water is said to be soluble in water. |
| insoluble | a substance that does not dissolve in water is said to be insoluble in water. |
| suspension | a suspension is a mixture in which small solid or liquid particles are suspended in a liquid or gas. |
| dilute | a dilute solution is one in which there is a small amount of solute in a large amount of solvent |
| concentrated | a concentrated solution is one in which there is a large amount of solute in a small amount of solvent |
| solubility | the solubility of a substance is the mass of it (in grams) that will dissolve in 100 grams id solvent at a fixed temperature |
| conductivity | the degree to which a specified material conducts electricity, calculated as the ratio of the current density in the material to the electric field which causes the flow of current. |
| saturated | In a saturated solution, no more solute can dissolve, and any excess remains undissolved at the bottom |