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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mixture | substances mixed together; NOT chemically bonded |
| heterogeneous | the parts of the mixture are noticeably different from each other; ex: trail mix |
| homogeneous | the parts of the mixture are so evenly mixed together that you can't distinguish the different materials; ex: saltwater |
| solution | another word for homogeneous mixture; so evenly mixed that you can't distinguish the different parts |
| aqueous solution | a solution where the solvent is water |
| solute | the substance being dissolved in a solution; ex: the salt in saltwater |
| solvent | the substance dissolving the solute in a solution; ex: the water in saltwater |
| concentration | the amount of solute present in a solution |
| dilution | the process of decreasing the amount of solute in a solution |
| rate of dissolution | how fast a solute dissolves in a solvent |
| How does surface area affect the rate of dissolution? | Higher surface area = faster dissolving because more particles are coming into contact faster |
| How does temperature affect the rate of dissolution? | Higher temperature = faster dissolving because the solvent particles are moving quicker and coming into contact with the solute quicker |
| How does agitation (stirring) affect the rate of dissolution? | More stirring = faster dissolving because more particles are coming into contact faster |