Solutions

Precipitate

A solid that forms and settles out of a liquid mixture

Aqueous Solution

A solution in which the solvent is water

Electrolyte

A compound that conducts an electric current when in an aqueous solution or molten state

Non electrolyte

A compound that does not conduct electric current in an aqueous solution or molten state

Strong electrolyte

Compounds that break apart (ionize) completely in solution

Weak electrolyte

Compounds that break apart (ionize) partially in solution

Solute

Dissolved particles in a solution

Solvent

The dissolving medium in a solution

Freezing point depression

The freezing point of a solution is always lower then the freezing point of the pure solvent

Boiling point elevation

The boiling point if a solution is always higher then the boiling point of the pure solvent

Molarity

The number of moles of solute dissolved in one liter of solution

Solubility

The amount if solute that dissolves in a given quantity of a solvent at constant temp and pressure

Saturated solution

Contains the maximum amount of solute fir a given quantity of solvent at constant temp and pressure

Unsaturated solution

A solution that contains less solute than a saturated solution and given temp and pressure

Supersaturated solution

Contains more solute then it can theoretically hold at given temperature