Chemistry: Solutions and Mixtures

These flashcards cover the key concepts related to solutions, their properties, and related terminology in chemistry.

Solution

A mixture that has the same composition throughout.

Concentration

The amount of solute present in a given volume of solution.

Saturated Solution

A solution that cannot dissolve any more solute at a given temperature.

Unsaturated Solution

A solution that can dissolve more solute.

Supersaturated Solution

A solution that contains more solute than it can normally hold at a given temperature.

Solute

The substance that is dissolved in a solution (usually the smaller amount).

Solvent

The substance that does the dissolving (usually the larger amount).

Alloy

A mixture of metals with one or more other elements.

Dilute Solution

A solution with a smaller amount of solute.

Concentrated Solution

A solution with a greater amount of solute.