Chemistry Solutions Definitions

Not my best work and kinda rough but here ya go

Solution

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances in a single phase

What are the two parts of a solution?

Solute and solvent

Define solute and give an example

The part of a solution that is being dissolved (usually the lesser amount). Ex. salt in a saltwater aquarium

Define solvent and give an example

The part of a solution that dissolves the solute (usually the greater amount). Ex. Water in a saltwater aquarium

Define saturated solution

A saturated solution contains the maximum quantity of solute that dissolves at that temperature OR dissolved material equal to the solubility value for that temperature

Define unsaturated solution and give an example

An unsaturated solution contains less than the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a particular temperature (measured by concentration). Ex. No solute is left on the bottom of the container

Define supersaturated solution

Supersaturated solutions contain more solute than is possible to be dissolved at that temperature OR containing more solute than the standard

What are the two ways to make a substance supersaturated?

Warm the solvent so that it will dissolve more, then cool the solution. Evaporate some of the solvent carefully so that the solute does not solidify and “come out of solution”

Define suspension

A cloudy mixture that separates spontaneously

Define alloy

A solid solution of metals

Define soluble

A solute that can dissolve in a particular solvent

Define insoluble

A solute that does not dissolve well in a particular solvent

Define miscible

Liquids or gases that will dissolve in each other

Define immiscible

Liquids or gases that will not dissolve in each other

Define concentration of solution

Amount of solute in a solution is given by its concentration measure with molarity