Solutions and Solubility Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms and definitions related to the properties and behaviors of solutions, based on lecture notes.

Solution

A uniform mixture.

Solute

The substance being dissolved.

Solvent

The substance that dissolves the solute.

Saturated solution

A solution holding the maximum solute.

Dilute solution

A solution with few dissolved particles.

Concentrated solution

A solution with many dissolved particles.

Supersaturated solution

A solution with more solute than normally possible.

Molarity

Concentration measured in $mol\,L^{-1}$.

Disturbed supersaturated solution

A state in which crystals may form.

Increased volume effect

The condition where concentration decreases.

Higher temperature

What increases the solubility of most solids in water.

Saturated solution identification

A state where extra solute stays undissolved.

Greater concentration

A beaker containing more dissolved particles.

Lowered concentration via water

Occurs because the solute spreads through more volume.

Unsaturated solution

A solution in which added solute dissolves completely.

Saturated point

The point at which no more solute can dissolve.

Saturated solution residue

Undissolved solute.