SCH3U Unit 4 - Solutions

Electrolyte

Compound that conducts electricity in an aqueous solution

Solute

A substance that is dissolved in a solvent

Homogenous

Uniform composition throughout

Non-electrolyte

A compound that does not conduct electricity in an aqueous solution

Miscible

Liquid that mixes with another liquid to form a solution

Immiscible

Two liquids that do not mix together to form a solution

Crystallization

The slow precipitation of crystals from a solution of a substance

Solution

Homogenous mixture of 2 or more substances

Solubility

The maximum amount of solute that will dissolve in a given quantity of solvent at a specific temperature

Saturated solution

A solution that cannot dissolve more solute at a given temperature and pressure

Solvent

The component of a solution that is present in the greatest amount

Supersaturated solution

A solution that contains more dissolved solute than a saturated solution at the same temperature and pressure

Unsaturated solution

A solution that could dissolve more solute at a given temperature and pressure

Sparingly soluble

When between 0.1 and 1g of solute will dissolve in 100mL of the solvent

Soluble

if more than 1g of solute will dissolve in 100mL of solvent

Insoluble

If less than 0.1g of solute will dissolve in 100mL of solvent

Aqueous solution

A solution that contains water